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