Omani Arab in United States


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Introduction / History

Omani Arabs were among the first people in the Middle East to accept Islam. Arabs have inhabited the territory that is now Oman for thousands of years. Omanis at one time had influence along the East African coast, including what is now Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Large numbers of Omanis migrated to Zanzibar and the Swahili coast of East Africa during a time when they viewed it as a land of opportunity. They prospered there until a bloody revolution forced most of them to return to Oman. Today, some of them are fleeing Oman because of poverty, seeking employment elsewhere. It is unlikely that Tanzania offers as excellent opportunities as some of the Gulf States closer to Oman. Omani Arabs originate in Oman, but they live in five other countries including Kenya and Tanzania. There is a small population of Omani Arabs in the United States.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Omani Arabs live in extended families. Family ties and religious traditions are strong. The Oman Arab standard is to accept others on their terms. For example, they view anything less than excessive generosity as rudeness. Their society is patriarchal, or male-dominated. The men seldom abuse this authority because they believe their families should obey them out of respect rather than fear. Also, there are clearly defined roles for both sexes. Even the children have gender-specific duties. Such conservative ways of doing things are likely to be challenged as the Omanis live in the United States and other Western nations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Oman Arabs belong to the Ibadi sect of Islam, one of the religion's oldest and most traditional branches. Ibadi principles of puritanism and idealism have greatly influenced Arabs in surrounding countries. Sunnis are welcomed by the Ibadis with Sunni greetings.


What Are Their Needs?

Though there are a small number of Christians among the Omani Arabs in the United States, they have a long way to go to reach everyone with the gospel. American Christians can reach out to them if they are willing.


Prayer Points

Pray for a spiritual discernment and hunger that will allow Omani Arabs in the United States to seek and find Christ. Pray for Holy Spirit-directed believers to go to the Omani Arabs in the United States. Pray for Omani disciples in America to make more disciples who will make even more.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Omani in United States.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Omani_diaspora_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_people_of_Omani_descent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Americans


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Arab, Omani
People Name in Country Arab, Omani
Natural Name Omani Arab
Pronunciation oh-MAH-nee AE-rub
Alternate Names Arabic, Omani Spoken; Omani Arab
Population this Country 1,000
Population all Countries 2,826,000
Total Countries 10
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 10378
ROP3 Code 100431
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.50 %)
3.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
97.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Omani (1,000 speakers)
Language Code acx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Omani (1,000 speakers)
Language Code acx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Omani

Primary Language:  Arabic, Omani

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Arabic Bible Online Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
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