Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Shuwa

Language: Chadian Arabic - (shu)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Chad

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Population: 26,500

Global Population: 26,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Mahamid of Chad, numbering 26,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Shuwa people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Chad. Their primary language is Chadian Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Mahamid 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