Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Amazigh-Saharan
Language: Nafusi - (jbn)
Alternate Name(s): Nefusa Berber
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Libya
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Population: 190,000
Global Population: 190,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Nefusa Imazighen of Libya, numbering 190,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Saharan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Libya. Their primary language is Nafusi. The primary religion practiced by the Nefusa 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available