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.
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Remain faithful
Fulani of West Africa:
- Pray for peace, stability, good government, justice, and protection of the vulnerable in Mali, Burkina, Niger, Senegal, and Guinea.
- Pray for local pastors and leaders, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and remain faithful in the face of difficulties.
Carrying on
We attended two different Christmas meetings last year. We were encouraged seeing how our Fulani brothers organized the meeting in our absence. During the meeting an old man raised a question regarding the two main religions. I was impressed by the way the followers responded to that question. Pray for a true conviction for this old man and others who took time to come. Lift up the couple laboring among them to depend on the Holy Spirit for amazing results.
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