Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Malayali

Language: Malayalam - (mal)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Bahrain

Also found in: Canada; India; Kuwait; Malaysia; Maldives; Myanmar; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 60,500

Global Population: 2,706,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Malayali of Bahrain, numbering 60,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malayali people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,706,900 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Malayalam. The primary religion practiced by the Malayali is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available