Yazgul is more of a language than an ethnic group. It has two dialects, one for those who live in the mountains, and another for those who live at lower elevations. Most people who speak this language also speak Tajik, the national language of Tajikistan.
Yazgul speakers like in Tajikistan's Khation Province, and Gorno-Badakshan Province.
Though the two Yazgul speaking groups (higher and lower elevations) are both agricultural, they grow different crops. Those in the lower elevations are more likely to have orchards, while those in the mountains must depend more heavily on livestock. Both groups also send hand crafts.
The primary religion practiced by Yazgul speakers is Shi 'ite Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. They live among mainly Sunni Muslims. There is often hostility between the two sectors of Islam.
Many of these people (especially those who live in the mountains) are isolated from any gospel witness.
Pray that the Yazgul speakers will be able to access gospel recordings and Bible portions.
Pray for the Lord to send out someone to take Christ to the Yazgul speakers.
Pray for a strong disciple making movement to emerge among these Muslims.
Scripture Prayers for the Yazgul in Tajikistan.
http://www.nativeplanet.org/indigenous/ethnicdiversity/asia/tajikistan/indigenous_data_tajikistan_yazgulyam.shtml
http://www.eki.ee/books/redbook/yazgulamis.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazghulami_language
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=24519
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Yazgul |
People Name in Country | Yazgul |
Alternate Names | Yazgulam |
Population this Country | 11,000 |
Population all Countries | 11,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16013 |
ROP3 Code | 111016 |
ROP25 Code | 308984 |
ROP25 Name | Yazgul (Yazgulyam) |
Country | Tajikistan | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 44 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Kuhistoni Badakhshon province, Yazgulyam river valley, Motravn, Shavud, Budun, Vishkharv, Andarbag, Zhamag, Zaich, and Ubaghn; Kuybishev area; Dushanbe area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Tajikistan |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 44 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Kuhistoni Badakhshon province, Yazgulyam river valley, Motravn, Shavud, Budun, Vishkharv, Andarbag, Zhamag, Zaich, and Ubaghn; Kuybishev area; Dushanbe area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 | Yazgulyam | |||
Language Code | yah Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Yazgulyam |
Language Code | yah Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tajik | |
People Groups | Speaking Yazgulyam |
Primary Language: Yazgulyam
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2001) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
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 | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible | DAVAR Partners International |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |