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.

Day 15

Indonesia
Madurese

99.9% of the Madurese of Indonesia are Muslims. They do however practice folk Islam and believe in spirits. They use amulets and practice white and black magic. They depend on "witch doctors" as folk cures to their diseases. The Madurese are resistant to the Gospel. Pray for the re-establishment of Christian radio broadcasts (as funds are available) and church planting efforts now underway. Population: 12,000,000

Day 16

Indonesia
Melayu

The Melayu live in eastern and western areas of Kalimantan. They are traders and live along the coastal areas and river towns of the interior. They are fanatical Muslims. Very few Melayu people have ever trusted Christ as Savior. Population: 500,000

Day 17

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

Day 18

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.

Day 19

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

Day 20

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

Day 21

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