Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Amazigh-Shilha

Language: Tachelhit - (shi)

Alternate Name(s): Ishilhayn Berber, Ishelhien, Shilha, Tachelhit, Sous Berber

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: France

Also found in: Morocco

Population: 146,000

Global Population: 5,096,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Ishilhayn Imazighen of France, numbering 146,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Shilha people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,096,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tachelhit. The primary religion practiced by the Ishilhayn Imazighen is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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