The Southwest Pashayi live mostly in the valleys of the Hindu Kush in northeastern Afghanistan. They tend to live in valleys located near major river systems. They are often led by a village council which is the authority on issues affecting the entire village. The council is composed of extended family members from each family unit. Personal disputes are left to be resolved by the individual who was hurt in some way which often leads to feuds. The Pashayi value masculinity and honor more than anything else. To them the ideal man is one who is a proud warrior, loyal to his family, dangerous to his enemies, and always prepared to deal with a feud.
There are almost no Christian believers anywhere near the Southwest Pashayi in Afghanistan. The other peoples in their region are also Muslim.
Ask the Lord to save key Pashayi leaders who will boldly declare the gospel to their own people. Pray that evangelistic literature would soon be made available to the Pashayi. Ask God to send medical teams and humanitarian aid workers to minister to the physical needs of the Pashayi. Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will faithfully break up the spiritual soil of Afghanistan through intercession. Pray that strong local churches would be planted among the Pashayi.
Scripture Prayers for the Pashayi, Southwest in Afghanistan.
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