14 - Maalia, in Sudan

Get to know the Maalia people in 4 parts - learn, see, act, pray!

1 - Learn

Residing in the north of Africa, the Maalia community adding up to just under 150,000, are unreached and unengaged.
Most Maalia are herdsmen. Their herds are comprised primarily of cattle, although they often raise a few sheep and goats. They keep camels for riding and as pack animals. Like other Baggara tribes, the Maalia sometimes get in conflicts with settled farming communities.

There community is almost completely Muslim. With following the ‘five pillars of Islam’, they are settled in their belief of following Allah and his teachings. A few people from this group, including women, also pilgrimage over to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, it being the holiest city according to Islam.

They are part of the Arab, Sudan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Sudan. Their primary language is Sudanese Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Maalia is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam.

The Maalia people have had a long and sometimes complicated relationship with other tribes. They have worked together with some tribes but also had conflicts, especially over land and resources. These tensions have been made worse by things like colonial borders, environmental challenges, and being left out of political decisions.

Learning about the Maalia is important for understanding the social and political situation in Sudan and how strong and resilient these communities are.

2 - See

3 - Act
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4 - Pray
  • Pray for peace and unity among tribes, that they may collaborate to foster growth, friendship, and understanding across colonial borders, political divides, and environmental challenges.
  • Ask God to establish His presence among the people, bringing them new joy and freedom through a life rooted in Jesus Christ.
  • Pray for the political situation in Sudan, asking for God’s wisdom to guide the leaders and for greater recognition and support for the resilient communities in the region.

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