The Bajuni are a mixture of Bantu (African), Somali, and Arabs, but they still consider themselves a distinct culture group. Not only did Arab traders intermarry with the African population, but they also brought their Muslim religion to the Bajuni people. These island people were mostly sailors, fishermen or farmers. Their heart language is Kibajuni.
Their original homeland was Kismayo Island. Kismayo means "top of the well." Bajuni Somalis now live on the Bajuni Islands and nearby coastal areas of both Somalia and Kenya.
These are hard times for the Bajuni Somalis. Though they are Somali citizens, some have been driven out of their island home, often because of inter-tribal hostilities, or by the militant group, Al-Shabaab. Some have gone through the UK seeking asylum either there are in Kenya and Tanzania.
The ones that remain on the Bajuni Islands live in fear of being persecuted or deported. Unlike others in Somalia, the Bajuni do not have strong clans to protect their interests. They are also singled out because they are partly Subsharan African instead of "pure" Somalis.
The Bajuni follow the laws of Islam to conduct their affairs. Praying and washing five times a day is part of their daily routine. All their children attend Muslim schools where the Koran is diligently studied, and women are traditionally veiled and live very secluded lives. Their social and religious lives revolve around the mosque. There are only a few known followers of Christ among them.
Water, clean fresh water, is essential for life and health, and much of the world is deprived of it. We have heard the saying, "Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink." This is the case for the Bajuni people who live on tiny Lamu Island along Kenya's coast. Much of their water for drinking and cooking has to be imported.
Pray that God will soften the hearts of the Bajuni through the worship and intercession of prayer teams.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will make them receptive to the gospel and open their hearts towards God's children.
Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to go to the Bajuni Somalis in Kenya and Somalia to help improve their living and spiritual conditions.
Pray for a Disciple-Making movement among the Bajuni Somalis in Somalia.
Scripture Prayers for the Bajuni in Somalia.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Bajuni-People/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajuni_people
https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/wd4d94/the-bajuni-somalis-are-being-deported-to-countries-that-arent-their-homes
http://www.refworld.org/docid/4b029f96f.html
https://www.journeykenya.com/bajuni-people/
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-01-26 |
People Name General | Bajuni |
People Name in Country | Bajuni |
Alternate Names | Bajun; Bajun Shirazi; Shirazi |
Population this Country | 12,000 |
Population all Countries | 135,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10586 |
ROP3 Code | 100807 |
Country | Somalia | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 2 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Primarily on Bajuni Islands in the Indian Ocean Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajuni_people |
Country | Somalia |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 2 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Primarily on Bajuni Islands in the Indian Ocean. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajuni_people |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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Primary Language | Swahili (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | swh Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Bajuni |
Dialect Code | 16976 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Swahili (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | swh Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Bajuni |
Dialect Code | 16976 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Swahili |
Primary Language: Swahili
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1868-1968) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1879-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1890-2017) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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Photo Source | Dulaneyj65` - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |