The Amazigh of North Africa
The Amazigh of North Africa are the original inhabitants of the land. They are often called the Berbers. Amazigh means ‘free men’. Many were once Christian. St.Augustine of Hippo was Amazigh.
Pray that Augustine’s prayer would be prayed by many Amazigh: “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.” (Psalm 62:5 “Yes, my soul, find rest in God”)
Population: 25-36 million
Location and Background: Amazigh are found throughout North Africa with large populations in the mountain and rural areas of Morocco and Algeria. There are also 2 million residing in France. Amazigh are the indigenous people of North Africa, dating back thousands of years.
Culture: The Amazigh are traditionally farmers and herders, nomads and traders. They make the famous Berber carpets. The nomadic Tuaregs of the Sahara Desert are Amazigh.
Religion: Islam, with traces of former religious practices.
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Gaze on Jesus, Starve Sin
Amazigh of North Africa: A group of men who believe gathered to encourage one another during the holidays. One of the young men asked, “How do we fight sin?” Older brothers lovingly responded… “fixing our eyes on Jesus, not others. Not feeding sin but starving it.” One man asked, “If those around you all fall away, will you still be faithful?” Pray that as many new believers come, the core leaders (also still very young in their faith) will remember what they have heard and faithfully “teach everything that Jesus has commanded” as they make disciples.
