Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples
People Cluster: Deaf
Language: Natural Sign Language - (qns)
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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Western Sahara
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Population: 6,100
Global Population: 6,100
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: No Evangelicals, Churches or Resources
Overview: The Deaf Sahrawis of Western Sahara, numbering 6,100, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Western Sahara. Their primary language is Natural Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Sahrawis 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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