Najdi is one of the varieties of the Arabic language spoken by Saudi Arabs. Saudi Arabia is sometimes called, "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques," in reference to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam. The public practice of any religion other than Islam (including Christianity and Judaism), the presence of churches, and possession of non-Islamic religious materials is not allowed. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles of hijab, the Islamic principle of modesty.
Saudi Arabia is completely off limits to any kind of indigenous Christian presence.
Pray the few believers among the Najdi Arabs will grow in sharing and discussing God's Word with their families and communities.
There are not many followers of Jesus among the Najdi Arabs. There are a few and they need outside prayer support. Pray for their protection. Pray they will learn to live in the power of Christ's Spirit, demonstrating the fruit of his Spirit. This fruit will be a strong testimony to the reality and goodness of Christ. Pray the Najdi Arabs will hunger to know forgiveness of sin, found only through faith in the work of Christ on the cross. Pray they will hunger to know God's love, found through faith in Christ's work and life.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Saudi - Najdi in Saudi Arabia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
People Name in Country | Arab, Saudi - Najdi |
Natural Name | Najdi Arabs |
Population this Country | 13,821,000 |
Population all Countries | 17,344,000 |
Total Countries | 11 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 276 |
Alternate Names | Bedouin Arab; Gulf Speaking; Murrah Bedouin; Saudi Arab; Utaiba Bedouin |
People ID | 10759 |
ROP3 Code | 101196 |
Country | Saudi Arabia | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread, especially in interior areas, including Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, Al Jawf, Al Qasim, and Ha’il provinces; Al Madinah Province, Ta’if area and east; in south, western portions of Najran and ’Asir provinces, with a small border area in Jizan Province; all but the southeast of Ar Riyad Province, northern portions of Ash Sharqiyah Province; northeastern Tabuk Province. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread, especially in interior areas, including Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, Al Jawf, Al Qasim, and Ha’il provinces; Al Madinah Province, Ta’if area and east; in south, western portions of Najran and ’Asir provinces, with a small border area in Jizan Province; all but the southeast of Ar Riyad Province, northern portions of Ash Sharqiyah Province; northeastern Tabuk Province.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Najdi Spoken |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Najdi Spoken |
Language Code | ars Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Najdi Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, Najdi Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2013) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Arabic Bibles Online |
Film / Video | Stories of the Prophets - Ishmael_Bedouin |
Film / Video | Stories of the Prophets - Jesus (The Withered Hand)_Bedouin |
Film / Video | Stories of the Prophets - Video Poem - David_Bedouin |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.12 %) |
0.60 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.10 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.30 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
0.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
4.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
96.0 %
|
Photo Source |
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Map Source | People Group Location from IMB. Other map data / geography from GMI. Map by Joshua Project. |
Video Source | Prayershorts |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |