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The Magindanao of Philippines

The Magindanao of Philippines, numbering approximately 1,400,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are an ethnolinguistic community of the Philippines. They mostly adhere to Sunni Islam and Maguindanaon is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash: Magindanao

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Malay Peoples
Country: Philippines
People Cluster: Filipino, Muslim
Primary Language(s): Maguindanaon (mdh)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 1,400,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG007725
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Pray for the Magindanao of Philippines

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

99%
%
Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Maguindanaon
Language Family: Austronesian

85%
%
Maguindanaon Speakers

Media Resources in Maguindanaon:

Films:
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JESUSView Film
MagdalenaView Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Maguindanaon:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Maguindanaon bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Magindanao are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Magindanao:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Magindanao of Philippines

The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer.
readPsalm 6:9

Pray that lost people will hear the gospel and place their faith in Christ, knowing that He hears their plea and accepts their prayer.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
readPsalm 19:1-2

Pray that the lost will see the glory of God revealed in the heavens, that they will hear the good news, and that their hearts will be softened to respond to God’s call, turning to Him in repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
readColossians 3:2

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will set their minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, as they look to Christ for guidance and strength.

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.
readPsalm 67:1-2

Pray that as God blesses believers from among this people group or from nearby cultures, He will raise them up to share His saving power among the nations.

Maguindanao Across Countries (ROP3 - 106017) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDName ▼CountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
MagindanaoPG007725MagindanaoPhilippines1,400,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaguindanaonSunni Islam

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