The Fulani of Niger
The Fulani are a culturally diverse and widely dispersed group across the continent West to East in a band just South of the Sahara desert.
Please pray the Fulani would hear and embrace God’s desire for them: “That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me. I, even I, am the LORD and besides Me there is no Savior.” Isaiah 43:10-11.
Population: 20 million
Location and Background: The Fulani are widely dispersed with large populations in Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal. They are also found in Gambia, Cameroon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and as far East as Sudan.
They are thought to be an ancient people of West African and North African descent.
Culture: Despite the diversity of culture among the Fulani, they all adhere to a code of conduct called ‘pulaaku’. These moral values can be summarized in four qualities: patience (acceptance of Fate, self-control, discipline), wisdom (intelligence, common sense, prudence, shrewdness), modesty (respect for others, personal responsibility, hospitality) and courage (strength, handwork).
Cattle are highly prized among the Fulani. The decreasing availability of land and drought leads to conflict with their farming neighbors.
The Fulani can be grouped into three types:
- The Nomadic/Pastoralist Mbororo
- The Semi-nomadic
- The settled “Town” Fulani
Religion: Islam. The Fulani were the first group in West Africa to convert to Islam. Fulani clerics are held in high esteem.
Latest Prayer Updates:
Saving power
I received information from our area chief that a Fulani chief was bitten badly. Our area chief went to see him in the hospital where he was receiving medication three day ago. His son was gunned down and is in hospital too.The chief’s family were also kidnapped and we they don’t know where they are. This happened near the border of Niger and Nigeria not very far from where we live. Pray that these kidnapping activities very common in this area will stop. Pray that God will redeem the hearts of these people with evil thoughts. Pray for the healing of this chief and his son. Pray that the chief’s family will be safe and be released. Pray that the saving power of God will enter the heart of this chief and his entire family.
Medical work
The day before yesterday, I went with a sister to visit a young woman from the village who is suffering a lot because of evil spirits. We prayed for her. I invited her to come on Sunday so that the Christians could pray for her. I want to visit her regularly, with a sister, to share the good news with her. Indeed, if she does not accept Jesus Christ she will never be free. Her dad and her husband are both muslim leaders! The spiritual battle is great but God knows the sheep He wants to bring into the Fold. And, perhaps he will use this situation to touch the hearts of these two men, that is my prayer. Thank you for partnering with us.
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