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The Egyptian Arabs of Germany

The Egyptian Arabs of Germany, numbering approximately 25,500 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are the majority population of Egypt, a people whose culture reflects the interaction of ancient Egyptian heritage, Arab language and identity, Islamic traditions, Mediterranean influences, and centuries of life along the Nile Valley. They mostly adhere to Sunni Islam and Egyptian Arabic is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Arab Peoples
Country: Germany
People Cluster: Arab, Egyptian
Primary Language(s): Egyptian Arabic (arz)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 25,500
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG042462
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Pray for the Egyptian Arabs of Germany

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

65%
%
Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Egyptian Arabic
Language Family: Afro-Asiatic

100%
%
Arabic, Egyptian Speakers

Media Resources in Egyptian Arabic:

Films:
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Bible Resources in Egyptian Arabic:

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Or check out the Egyptian Arabic bible at Bible.com

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Egyptian Arabs are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Egyptian Arabs:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Egyptian Arabs of Germany

For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
readPsalm 96:5

Pray that those who are seeking after worthless idols will not be satisfied until they seek the truth and find it in Christ.

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
readRomans 5:1

Pray that the gospel will advance and that many who are far from God will receive the good news of salvation with joy and have peace with God through faith in His Son Jesus Christ.

Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love.
readPsalm 6:4

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ and still struggle with the worries of this life, God will deliver them from worry for the sake of His steadfast love.

Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
readPsalm 105:1

Pray that many among them will call on the name of Jesus, develop a heart for the nations, and go to places where the gospel has not yet been received.

Arab, Egyptian Across Countries (ROP3 - 102879) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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22 people groups

Photo People Group ID Name ▲ Country Population Strategic Progress Index Language Religion
Egyptian Arabs PG012015 Egyptian Arabs Sudan 820,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG046409 Egyptian Arabs Oman 98,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG043390 Egyptian Arabs Canada 106,000 Engaged yet Unreached Standard Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG043232 Egyptian Arabs United States 296,000 Engaged yet Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG042462 Egyptian Arabs Germany 25,500 No Longer Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG042333 Egyptian Arabs Spain 4,600 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG033520 Egyptian Arabs Italy 132,000 Engaged yet Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG022257 Egyptian Arabs United Kingdom 45,500 Engaged yet Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG020254 Egyptian Arabs Australia 85,500 No Longer Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG012277 Egyptian Arabs Yemen 12,500 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG012233 Egyptian Arabs United Arab Emirates 500,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG000053 Egyptian Arabs Belgium 5,300 No Longer Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011919 Egyptian Arabs Saudi Arabia 666,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011901 Egyptian Arabs Qatar 56,500 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011833 Egyptian Arabs Libya 37,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011796 Egyptian Arabs Kuwait 509,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011783 Egyptian Arabs Jordan 775,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011739 Egyptian Arabs Israel 22,500 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011708 Egyptian Arabs Iraq 548,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011664 Egyptian Arabs France 31,500 Engaged yet Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011496 Egyptian Arabs Egypt 68,970,000 Engaged yet Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam
Egyptian Arabs PG011260 Egyptian Arabs Algeria 22,000 Unengaged and Unreached Egyptian Arabic Sunni Islam

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