The Arabs of North Africa
Join us in praying for Arab people living in the Maghreb – the North Western part of Africa. This is a huge diverse people group spanning several countries. Pray Isaiah 42:11-12 for these men, women, and children living in Africa’s north: “Let the (Arabs in the) wilderness and its cities lift up their voices… let them shout from the top of the mountains… and give glory to the LORD.”
Population: Approximately 91 million
Location and Background: The Arabs of North Africa live in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. These countries are called the Maghreb- the Arab West. The Arab conquest of North Africa in the 7th and 8th century led to the conversion of the indigenous Berbers and the imposition of the Arab language and culture. The mixing of Arabs with Berbers and other peoples produced today’s North African Arabs.
The countries of the Maghreb share mountain ranges, desert, and coastlines.
Culture: The Arabs of North Africa have diverse cultures and traditions, but they all share Arab culture and language. Many of them are businessmen and farmers. Tourism and petroleum products are important to the economies.
Religion: Islam
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Spiritual Opposition
Arabs of North Africa: Pray for a brother and his family as they face ongoing fear related to spiritual opposition in their home. Ask that this brother would continue to stand firm in the authority of Jesus, responding with faith rather than fear, and that his trust would become a testimony to his family. Pray that any power of black magic directed toward them would be completely thwarted. Also ask that his aunt would encounter Jesus and experience true freedom and transformation.
North Africa
A look at Africa’s north, where millions face an eternity without Christ.
