Maldivian, Malki of Maldives

Maldivian, Malki of Maldives Most of the Maldivian are fishermen, merchants, and boat builders who take advantage of their position in the center of Indian Ocean trade routes. Despite their trade travels, the Maldivians have been influenced little by the outside world. Each inhabited island has its own chief. No one is allowed to leave or come onto the island without the chief's knowledge. Islamic law is the law of the land. No one may legally marry a non-Muslim, and all children are given Arab names. Ironically, however, the Islamic religion is really only a ritualistic tradition that most people follow. Many Maldivians follow folk beliefs and often live in fear. Ministry Obstacles Access to the Maldives is quite restricted, and any kind of Christian witness is prohibited. Outreach Ideas Pray for the Gospel of Christ to be available via radio, television and Internet, and for people to desire to listen and view. Pray for the followers of Christ If there are followers of Jesus Christ among the Maldivian people, they are very few in number. Pray the Lord will soon begin calling many to himself. Pray for the entire people group Pray the people of the Maldives will soon be delivered from fear. Scripture Focus "Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest?' Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest." John 4:35		People Name: Maldivian, Malki Country: Maldives 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 341,000 World Population: 341,000 Language: Maldivian Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1