Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Libyan Arabic - (ayl)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Libya

Also found in: Qatar

Population: 128,000

Global Population: 177,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Arabized Blacks of Libya, numbering 128,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 177,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Libyan Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Arabized Blacks 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: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available