Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Filipino, Muslim
Language: Tausug - (tsg)
Alternate Name(s): Suluk, Sabah Coastal Sub-cluster, Sulu
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Malaysia
Also found in: Philippines
Population: 500,000
Global Population: 1,530,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Tausug of Malaysia, numbering 500,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Muslim people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,530,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tausug. The primary religion practiced by the Tausug is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available