Tajik, Afghan of Afghanistan
Modern
Tajiks are descended from Persian peoples. They have always spoken Persian
(speaking the related Dari dialect in Afghanistan). Originally a tribal group,
they abandoned strict organizational structure long ago. However, cultural
traditions are guarded and observed - traditions that survived centuries of
invasion by forces ranging from ancient Arab hordes to recent Taliban fighters.
Ministry
Obstacles
The Tajik
have been Muslim for many generations. They acknowledge Jesus as an honored
prophet, but not as deity, the Son of God.
Outreach
Ideas
The Tajik
do not have a high literacy rate. The Gospel can probably best come to them
using oral means: videos, recordings, radio, stories from Scripture.
Pray for
the followers of Christ
There are a
handful of believers among the Tajiks of Afghanistan. Pray for their
protection, and that they will be full of the fruit of God's Spirit - love,
joy, peace.
Pray for
the entire people group
Pray for
peace in Afghanistan, for a stable and effective government, and for improved
living conditions for all people.
Scripture
Focus
"And
those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and
ever." Daniel 12:3
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