Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Gulf Arabic - (afb)

Alternate Name(s): African Bantu, Arabized Black

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Qatar

Also found in: Libya

Population: 49,500

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 Africans of Qatar, numbering 49,500, 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 Gulf Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Arabized Africans 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