Pashayi, Southwest in Afghanistan

People Name:	Pashayi, Southwest
Country:	Afghanistan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	98,000
World Population:	98,000
Primary Language:	Pashai, Southwest
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.01 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	No
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

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.

Ministry Obstacles

There are almost no Christian believers anywhere near the Southwest Pashayi in Afghanistan. The other peoples in their region are also Muslim.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

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.