Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Fulani / Fulbe

Language: Pular - (fuf)

Alternate Name(s): Futa Jalon

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Sierra Leone

Also found in: Canada; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Mali; Senegal; United States

Population: 307,000

Global Population: 5,791,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Fula Jalon of Sierra Leone, numbering 307,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Fulani / Fulbe people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,791,500 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Pular. The primary religion practiced by the Fula Jalon 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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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available