Tangshuri in Afghanistan
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The Tangshuri people are also known as the Tangshewi people. Their language and culture are related to that of the Tajiks. Their homeland is in northeastern Afghanistan near the Tajikistan border. Some might also be found in Turkmenistan.
The Tangshuri are Muslims. Some Christian audio recordings have been translated into their language.
The Tangshuri people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life He offers them in John 10:10.
* Scripture Prayers for the Tangshuri in Afghanistan.
Pray that the Tangshuri people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them. Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among them to begin this decade.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Tangshuri |
| People Name in Country | Tangshuri |
| Population this Country | 17,000 |
| Population all Countries | 17,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | Tangshewi |
| People ID | 15253 |
| ROP3 Code | 109822 |
| Country | Afghanistan | ||
| Region | Asia, Central | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | 1 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Northeast Badakhshan, east of Darwazi on the Amu Darya. Possibly in Turkmenistan Source: Ethnologue 2010 | ||
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Region | Asia, Central |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | 1 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Northeast Badakhshan, east of Darwazi on the Amu Darya. Possibly in Turkmenistan. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
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| Primary Language | Dari (17,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | prs Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Dari (17,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | prs Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Dari |
Primary Language: Dari
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1974) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1982-1985) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (2008) |
| Bible-NT Audio | Online |
| Bible-NT Text | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
| Audio Recordings | Love letter to you from scripture |
| Audio Recordings | Love letter to you from scripture |
| Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
| Audio Recordings | Oral Bible Stories |
| Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
| Film / Video | God's Love Story |
| Film / Video | God's Story video |
| Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
| Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Dari |
| Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
| Film / Video | Magdalena video |
| Film / Video | Rivka video |
| Film / Video | The Prophets' Story |
| Film / Video | The Savior 3 - Woman at the Well |
| Film / Video | The Savior 7 - Golgotha |
| General | Four Spiritual Laws |
| General | Gospel resources links |
| Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
| Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
| 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 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
Unknown
|
| Independent |
Unknown
|
| Orthodox |
Unknown
|
| Other Christian |
Unknown
|
| Protestant |
Unknown
|
| Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
