Kuraan in Sudan
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| People Name: | Kuraan |
| Country: | Sudan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 50,000 |
| World Population: | 50,000 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Algerian |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 20.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Sudanic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kuraans are an Algerian Arabic speaking people who live in Khartoum.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Among the Kuraans, extended families are the norm. They have strong kinship networks. The family structure is patriarchal, meaning that men have the most power, though women control household affairs. Being primarily Muslim, some men have up to four wives. The families usually arrange marriages. They involve dowries and celebrations.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Kuraans are unusual they are mainly Muslim, but they also have a significant Christian minority.
What Are Their Needs?
Kuraans face food shortages and economic hardships, largely because the fighting in Sudan has destabilized the entire nation. Instead of improving infrastructure and protection, the government is fighting insurgents.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to protect the Kuraans from those who are in Sudan to kill, steal, and destroy.
Pray for a complete harvest among the Kuraans.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and good by giving them a record-breaking harvest.
Pray for hundreds of Kuraans to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to give Muslim Kuraan elders dreams and visions of Jesus.