Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross of Jesus, was from Libya, and Cyrenian Jews carried the gospel back to Libya after Pentecost. Islam replaced Christianity in 624 A.D. Today there are almost no known Christians among Libyan Arabs in Libya, or anywhere else, including Cote d 'Ivoire where there are only a few.
Most Libyan Arabs live in Libya, but many have fled the country since the country erupted in violence when long-standing dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed in 2011. A small number have wound up in sub-Saharan African nations like Cote d 'Ivoire, though refugees would much rather go to Europe or the United States.
Libyan Arab men enjoy soccer and talking over tea, even those who live outside of Libya. Women and girls visit one another at home and enjoy family and religious celebrations, where they still remain separate from the men who gather.
Libyan Arab families are patriarchal, and the oldest male has the highest authority. The extended family is extremely important, even in urban areas. Women usually only work in certain jobs, such as teaching or as secretaries. They are considered inferior to men in the business world.
Libyan Arabs are almost entirely Sunni Muslims. Some are more secularized than others.
Libyan Arabs in Cote d 'Ivoire need new job opportunities and a chance to make a new start, both economically and spiritually.
Pray that Libya Arabs in Cote d 'Ivoire would open up to embracing Christ as Lord.
Pray for Libyan leaders to have dreams and visions of the Savior that will cause them to give Him a chance to transform their lives and their communities.
Pray that Libyan students and businessmen in Cote d 'Ivoire would hear the gospel, believe, and disciple others in the ways of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Libyan in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Arab, Libyan |
People Name in Country | Arab, Libyan |
Natural Name | Libyan Arab |
Pronunciation | LI-bee-un AE-rub |
Alternate Names | Bedouin; Kharga; Libyan; Libyan Arab; Northwest Egyptian Bedawi; Northwest Egyptian Bedawi Arab; Selima; Tripolitanian Arab |
Population this Country | 20,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,766,000 |
Total Countries | 12 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 13169 |
ROP3 Code | 105948 |
ROP25 Code | 300409 |
ROP25 Name | Arab, Libyan |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.10 %) |
2.60 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
97.40 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Arabic, Libyan (20,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ayl Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, Libyan (20,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ayl Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Libyan |
Primary Language: Arabic, Libyan
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Arabic Bible Online | Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Arabic, Libyan Spoken | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source | Al Jazeera English - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |