Afghani, general in United Arab Emirates
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| People Name: | Afghani, general |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 8,000 |
| World Population: | 1,173,100 |
| Primary Language: | Dari |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Muslim - Pashtun |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Afghans have been facing wars and mayhem since 1980, and it seems that the situation will continue indefinitely. For this reason, those who can have moved to other parts of the world like the United Arab Emirates.Afghan refers to people from the nation state we call Afghanistan, but it is made up of many Central Asian ethnic groups. The largest is the Pashtuns, also known as the Pathans. They hold the most power in Afghanistan. However, there are many from less powerful ethnic groups who have had to flee the country. For example, there are the Hazaras, who look different, and they are Shia rather than Sunni Muslim. Hazaras are often persecuted and have to leave the country for that reason. Tajiks are another ethnic group from Afghanistan that tries to escape the ongoing violence.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Many Afghans in the UAE are hoping to move on to a different country. Others work in the oil industry or construction. There are many migrant workers among them.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most Afghans in New Zealand are Sunni Muslims, except for the Hazaras, who are Shia Muslims. Some are secularized because the excesses of enforced Islam disillusion them.
What Are Their Needs?
Afghans in the United Arab Emirates need language training and opportunities to learn marketable skills. Many are trying to overcome the traumas of war.
Prayer Points
Pray for loving Christians counselors to go to the Muslim Afghans in the United Arab Emirates with comforting words and the hope that is in Christ.Pray for spiritual hunger leading to spiritual searching, leading them to embrace Christ no matter what the cost.Pray for believers to reach out to the Afghans with the love and kindness of Jesus Christ.Pray for a movement to Christ to emerge in the Afghan community in the UAE.