30-Day Muslim Prayer Focus

The following are the identified and targeted Unreached People Groups "Within the Reach" of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. We encourage Alliance churches to join in partnerships with missionaries among them by adopting that group as their prayer focus until they come to Christ.

January 26

Myanmar
Meo-Chin

The Meo-Chin of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) live mainly in rural areas. They have one of the highest illiteracy rates (1% can read and write) and many do not understand the national language of Burmese. Presently there are no Alliance missionaries in Myanmar due to political unrest. The national church seeks to reach out to the Meo-Chin. Since they are so illiterate it would be important to reach them through audio visual means such as radio, and the Jesus film. Population: 50,000

January 27

China
Hui

The Hui (pronouced "whey") of China have a long history of intermarriage with other nationalities such as Arabs and Persians. Peking is the center of Hui culture. They are predominently Muslim and have received preferential treatment by the Government. No more than 5,000 Hui are Christians. Population: 8,130,000 Arabic words.

January 28

China
Tujia

The Tujia are animists living in the Hunan, Kweichow, and Szechwau Provinces of China. The Tujias (now called Tuchias) are one of the most prominent ethnic minorities in southern China. They excel in singing and dance. They are similar to the Miao tribe with whom they often marry. There are no Scriptures in their native language. Population: 3,191,000

January 29

China
Yao

The Yao live in the southwestern Provinces of China. They have long lived in the more isolated mountain regions of China, making them less accessible. The Yao practice animism, ancestor worship, Taoism, and Buddhism. They believe in a variety of gods and demons and fear spirits of the dead. Ministries are being attempted through medical projects, music, and teaching English. Scripture cassete tapes and sermons on tape in their language is effective. Population: 2,133,000

January 30

Philippines
Tiruray

Tiruray are principally farmers and live around Upi and Sount Upi near the town called Nuro. The primary language is Tiruray, but the men also speak Tagalog as a second language. The Scriptures are available in their language since 1983. Population: 40,000

January 31

Philippines
Tausug

The Tausug live mainly on the Island of Jolo in the southern portion or the Philippine Islands, but are also found in many other areas of the Philippines. They hold the highest status among Philippine Muslims. They have a strong solidarity aagainst "Christians" who dominate them and repress their aspirations to be a separate state. Though Islam is their religion they continue to practice folk medicine using charms, amulets, and "medicine men" to cure disease. Population: 500,000

February 1

Philippines
Tboli

The T'boli are animistic with other religions mixed in with a pantheon of gods. They have been moderately responsive to the presentation of the Gospel. The new Testament has been available in their language since 1979. Missionaries are training national pastors to work among them. Population: 60,000