Awlad Hassan in Sudan

People Name:	Awlad Hassan
Country:	Sudan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	156,000
World Population:	156,000
Primary Language:	Arabic, Sudanese
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Levant
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

Introduction

There are many Arab groups and Arabized tribes in Sudan, but one of them stands out. It is the Awlad Hassan. Their ancestors were Yemeni merchants who controlled the desert trade routes hundreds of years ago. Later the Awlad Hassan imposed themselves on the local Berbers in North Africa. The Awlad Hassan live as successful businessmen and merchants in Sudan. They are deeply engaged in the commercial activities of the cities in Sudan.

Ministry Obstacles

The Awlad Hassan have deep roots in the Islamic religion. At this point, they would not consider a different way of viewing the world, nor would they turn away from the religion of their ancestors.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for a spiritual hunger and thirst among the Awlad Hassan that will lead them to find the savior no matter what the cost.
Pray for Holy Spirit directed workers to go to them with the gospel.
Pray for a movement to Christ to sweep through all Awlad Hassan families.
Pray for the end of violence in Sudan.