Bedouin, Fezzan of Libya

Bedouin, Fezzan of Libya The Bedouin are descendants of Arab invaders and the native North African Berber population. The first Arab invasion of North Africa was in A.D. 643, but complete Arabization did not occur until much later. There are very few true nomads among the Bedouin, while semi-nomads are quite numerous. The true nomads herd only camels, and they wander freely. The semi-nomads cultivate crops, primarily barley and wheat. Nomadic Bedouin live in portable black tents made from woven goat hair. Half of the tent is for the women, children, cooking utensils, and storage. The other half contains a fireplace and is used for entertaining. Bedouin have been Muslim for many generations. Ministry Obstacles Resources are available in the languages of most Bedouin, but how can resources be made available to these people living largely in remote portions of Libya? Outreach Ideas Gospel radio can be effective in reaching people in remote areas, and is especially needed for nomadic groups. Please pray for funding needed to create good quality programs and to keep them on the air. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no known followers of Jesus among the Fezzan Bedouin. However, please pray for those the Lord is preparing for himself. They will need prayer support, and they will need teachers to help them. Pray for the entire people group Please pray for the Bedouin to have adequate rainfall for their crops and herds. Pray also they will see the importance of educating their children well for a rapidly changing world. Scripture Focus "And you shall be my witnesses, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:8		People Name: Bedouin, Fezzan Country: Libya 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 207,000 World Population: 207,000 Language: Arabic, Libyan Spoken Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1