The Idaksahak ("Sons of Isaac") formerly were herders for Tuareg nobles, in return for their protection. This relationship has now broken down and there is less mixing of the two peoples, except they use the same watering holes and trade at the same markets. Some consider the Idaksahak a Tuareg clan.
Most Idaksahak people are in Mali, but a small number live further north in Algeria.
Some have become settled farmers. Many are nomads and have few possessions apart from their animals. The men are often bi-lingual, speaking their own language and the language of the Tuareg. The women and children are often isolated in their camps and speak only their own language. Schooling is available only in the towns and will likely be in French.
It is difficult to contact and develop relationships with nomadic peoples.
The Idaksahak people are entirely Muslim. They agree with Muslim theology regarding the supremacy of Allah above all other gods. Yet, they depend on other spiritual forces in their daily lives. As far as we know, there are few, if any Idaksahak believers in Christ.
Because of the lack of rain in their region, the Idaksahak people's livestock and crops are suffering. They need good schools and medical facilities.
Pray for good schools for Idaksahak children. May parents will see the importance of sending their children to school.
Pray for adequate rain as a practical testimony of God's power and love.
Pray for the gospel to have a lasting impact on the Idaksahak people.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Idaksahak this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Idaksahak in Mali.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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People Name General | Idaksahak |
People Name in Country | Idaksahak |
Pronunciation |
ee-DAHK-sahk
|
Population this Country | 176,000 |
Population all Countries | 180,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 4 |
Alternate Names | Belbali; Dausahaq |
People ID | 12178 |
ROP3 Code | 103948 |
Country | Mali | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Gao region: Menaka circle, west into Ansongo circle. Menaka is principal town. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
Country | Mali |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Gao region: Menaka circle, west into Ansongo circle. Menaka is principal town.. Source: Ethnologue 2018 |
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 | Tadaksahak (176,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dsq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tadaksahak (176,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dsq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tadaksahak |
Primary Language: Tadaksahak
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | jhntering - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |