Mozabite Berber in Algeria


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Introduction

The Mozabites are Berbers who come from the Mzab valley in Algeria. Ghardaia is the main town and capital of the M'zab. In 1882 this region was annexed to French Algeria. They are Ibadi Muslims and strongly committed to their faith. The combination of the functional purism of the Ibadi faith and the oasian way of life has led to a strict organization of land and space. Each citadel has a fortress-like mosque whose minaret served as a watchtower. Houses are constructed in concentric circles around the mosque. A federal council unites representatives of the seven settlements. This council forms a ruling body for religious and social issues, and, increasingly, cultural matters such as dowries, celebrations and dress.


Ministry Obstacles

They are Ibadi Muslims said to be extremely devout and faithful to their traditional practices. No Scripture is reported as available in their language. There is no indication of any followers of Jesus today among the Mozabite Berbers of Algeria.


Outreach Ideas


Prayer Focus

Pray the Lord would move mightily among the Mozabite Berbers as he has among some North African tribes. Some are responding to the gospel.


Scripture Prayers for the Berber, Mozabite in Algeria.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Berber, Mozabite
People Name in Country Berber, Mozabite
Natural Name Mozabite Berber
Alternate Names Mozabite; Mzab Berber
Population this Country 198,000
Population all Countries 203,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
PeopleID3 13842
ROP3 Code 106837
Country Algeria
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 15  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Mzab region south of Algiers. 7 oases, Ghardaïa is principal one.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Algeria
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 15  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Mzab region south of Algiers. 7 oases, Ghardaïa is principal one..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tumzabt (198,000 speakers)
Language Code mzb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tumzabt (198,000 speakers)
Language Code mzb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tumzabt
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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