Druze in Lebanon

People Name:	Druze
Country:	Lebanon
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	229,000
World Population:	1,117,700
Primary Language:	Arabic, Levantine
Primary Religion:	Other / Small
Christian Adherents:	0.05 %
Evangelicals:	0.01 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Levant
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

Have you ever heard of the Druze? Their homeland is Lebanon, Israel and Syria. The Druze religion, an offshoot of Islam, appeared in the ninth century. The people are firmly monotheistic. Druze hold the Koran as sacred. They also have their own inspired scripture called the Book of Wisdom. Druze believe in the transmigration of the soul. That is, at death, one's soul is instantaneously reincarnated, and it is reborn into another life. Druze do not evangelize or accept converts into their religion. They are loyal to the country where they live. They are known as fierce soldiers who have no fear of death. The Druze in Lebanon speak Northern Levantine Arabic as their first language.

Ministry Obstacles

If a Druze man or woman becomes a follower of Jesus Christ, he or she will be excluded from the Druze community. The nation of Lebanon is currently experiencing chaos, violence and insecurity. This makes it difficult for ideas to spread.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray the Lord would lead Druze to listen to Christian radio programs.
Pray that many Druze living outside of their homeland would become followers of Jesus Christ.
Pray that believing Druze would go to Lebanon and tell their family and friends about the Savior.
Pray for radio and TV programs in Levantine Arabic to deliver the good news to the Druze.