Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Swahili - (swh)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Barbados; Brazil; Burundi; Comoros; Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Denmark; Dominica; Ecuador; Ethiopia; Ghana; Greece; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; New Zealand; Pakistan; South Africa; Switzerland; United Kingdom

Population: 471,000

Global Population: 3,902,650

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Arabs of Tanzania, numbering 471,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,902,650 in 26 countries. Their primary language is Swahili. The primary religion practiced by the Arabs 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: Available

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Radio Broadcast: Available