Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Azerbaijani

Language: South Azerbaijani - (azb)

Alternate Name(s): Afshari, Azeri

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Iran

Population: 13,500

Global Population: 410,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Afshari of Afghanistan, numbering 13,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Azerbaijani people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 410,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is South Azerbaijani. The primary religion practiced by the Afshari 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.

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