Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median Peoples

People Cluster: Tajik

Language: Shughni - (sgh)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: Tajikistan

Also found in: Afghanistan

Population: 147,000

Global Population: 187,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Shughni of Tajikistan, numbering 147,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tajik people cluster within the Persian-Median Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 187,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Shughni. The primary religion practiced by the Shughni is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.

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