The Hazaras are from central Afghanistan, and they stand out as different than the other peoples of that country. They are among the only Shi 'ite Muslims in Afghanistan, which sometimes puts them at odds with the Sunni Muslim majority.
Unlike other peoples of Afghanistan, the Hazaras have Asian facial features. This suggests that they are descent from Mongol soldiers left behind by Genghis Khan in the 1200s.
Persecution has shaped and defined the Hazaras, particularly over the last 200 years. More than half were massacred in 1893. Later fundamentalist governments, including the Taliban, attempted to deny their historical, political, and cultural worth. They have been physically attacked and denied political power, though they are among the largest minorities in Afghanistan. Under these circumstances, many have fled to places like the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Most of the people of the UAE are non-citizens, including the Hazaras, who migrated from Afghanistan or Pakistan. Most likely the Hazaras live in Dubai, the economic capital of the UAE.
Hazaras in the UAE are from many walks of life. Some are unskilled workers, while others have high-paying jobs. There are many notable Hazaras who are well educated.
The majority of the people of the UAE are Sunni Muslim, but there is a strong Shi 'ite minority, which includes the Hazara people. Though they are less numerous than the Sunni Muslim majority, there are peaceful relations between the two religious communities in the UAE.
The Hazaras need a peaceful place to raise their families and earn a good living. They also need a place where they can safely hear about Jesus and follow Him.
Pray for the Hazaras to find safe refuge and good jobs in the UAE.
Pray for the Hazaras in the UAE to have the chance to hear about Jesus and respond to His invitation to become part of the Kingdom of God.
Pray for a church planting movement among the Hazaras in the UAE.
Scripture Prayers for the Hazara in United Arab Emirates.
https://afghansabroad.wordpress.com/hazara/
http://www.brownpoliticalreview.org/2013/04/the-hazara-a-people-under-attack/
https://www.facebook.com/hazara.net/posts/1120903037925367
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazara_diaspora
Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
People Name General | Hazara |
People Name in Country | Hazara |
Pronunciation |
huh-ZAH-ruh
|
Alternate Names | Afghan Persian; Behsud; Berberi; Dai Kundi; Dai Miradad; Dai Zangi; Ghazni Hazaras; Jaguri; Khawari; Polada; Teymur; Urusgani; Yekaulang; हज़ारा |
Population this Country | 96,000 |
Population all Countries | 4,450,000 |
Total Countries | 9 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 12076 |
ROP3 Code | 103743 |
Country | United Arab Emirates | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Hazaragi (96,000 speakers) |
Language Code | haz Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Hazaragi (96,000 speakers) |
Language Code | haz Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Hazaragi |
Primary Language: Hazaragi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2008-2015) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Hazaragi | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Global Prayer Digest |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |