Arabs from the Arabian Peninsula are considered to be the original Arabs. The Arabian culture was developed by tribes of nomads and villagers who lived in the Arabian Desert for many centuries. It was also from there that Arab migrations began, eventually leading to the expansion of the Arab world starting with the Levant.
"Levant" is a broad term that includes several groups of Arabs: the Jordanian, Palestinian, Iraqi, Chaldean, and Syrian Arabs. The Arabs originally settled all over the Arabian Peninsula and later migrated to North Africa. They are spread from Israel to Kuwait and as far east as Iran. Most Levant Arabs speak an Arabic language called Arabiya, with varying local dialects. Like Arabs in other parts of the greater Arab world, the Syrians have their own dialect of Arabiya. Ironically, some Syrian Arabs have moved to neighboring Iraq where they also have issues with civil war.
Life is difficult for Syrian Arabs in Syria, so those who can move to safer places. That might be other parts of Syria or other countries. A March 2021 article by Unicef tells us that life is getting more difficult for Syrian refugees in Iraq. They need adequate education and opportunities to earn a living. Since these are not being met, there are "protective measures" including early marriages and child labor. Resources are stretched beyond the limit.
Most Syrian Arabs in Iraq are Shafiite Muslim or Alawites. The Shafiites are one of the four schools of Sunni Islam. There are Shia splinter groups among them, namely the Twelvers and Imamis. There is a sizable traditional Christian minority among them as well.
Syrian Arabs in Iraq need the chance to get their lives back and lead productive lives. This will mean they need educational opportunities and the chance to earn a living.
* Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Syrian in Iraq.
Pray for Syrian Arab believers to be blessed with peace and joy in the Holy Spirit in such a way they can reach out to the others who suffer from psychological trauma.
Pray for Syrian Arabs to be open to the blessings of Jesus Christ and His way of salvation through grace.
Pray for the Lord's blessing of Syrian Arabs in Iraq spiritually and psychologically.
Pray for a movement to Christ among Syrian Arabs wherever they live.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arab, Syrian |
People Name in Country | Arab, Syrian |
Natural Name | Syrian Arab |
Population this Country | 21,000 |
Population all Countries | 17,357,000 |
Total Countries | 38 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Arab; Arab, Levantine; Lebanese Arab; Levantine Arab; Palestinian Arab; South Levantine; Syrian Arab |
People ID | 15152 |
ROP3 Code | 109662 |
Country | Iraq | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Iraq |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Primary Language | Arabic, North Levantine Spoken (21,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, North Levantine Spoken (21,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, North Levantine Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Arabic Bible Online |
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | The Story |
Film / Video | Together Toward Growth |
Film / Video | Together Toward Growth (EngSub) |
General | Gospel resources links |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Comic Book Version |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.10 %) |
3.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
93.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
2.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
1.0 %
|
Orthodox |
48.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
2.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
49.0 %
|
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2022 Caleb Project All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |