Mandala in Sudan
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| People Name: | Mandala |
| Country: | Sudan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 17,000 |
| World Population: | 17,000 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Sudanese |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Arab, Shuwa |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
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Introduction / History
The Islamic Mandalas of Sudan live in the southern regions near South Sudan. They speak Sudanese Arabic.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Like most Muslim people in Africa, the Mandalas are conservative. They blend Islamic practices with traditional African ones. Gender roles are well-defined. Women raise the children and cook while the men tend to livestock. They respect their elders and give them important decision-making responsibilities. Mandala people are very hospitable; they will stop what they are doing to offer refreshments and talk with a guest.
As Muslims, they participate in Islamic festivals and often dress in Muslim approved ways.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most of the Mandalas are Muslim, but not all of them. Their traditional animistic practices affect their mindset.
What Are Their Needs?
Everyone in Sudan needs peace and justice. The constant warfare prevents them from tending to their crops, providing education for their children, and accessing medical care. It will take years to overcome the damage that has been done.
Prayer Points
Pray for peace and justice to reign in Sudan.
Pray for the Lord to bring beauty from the ashes of decades of war.
Pray for the tragedies to turn Muslim hearts to seek and find the only savior.
Pray that soon Mandala elders and family leaders will have dreams of Jesus.