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Arab, Egyptian in Algeria

Arab, Egyptian

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
18,000 Arabic, Egyptian Spoken Islam 11.00 % 2.00 %   

Arab, Egyptian in Algeria

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Introduction / History
Ancient Egypt was one of the world's great civilizations. Dynasties of pharaohs ruled Egypt from 3200 B.C. to 341 B.C. Egypt fell to the Persian Arab Muslim conquest in 640 A.D. Arabs, who introduced Islam and the Arabic language to Egypt in the seventh century, ruled for the next six centuries. Ottoman Turks conquered the country in 1517.
After the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important transportation hub, but fell heavily into debt. To protect its investments, Britain seized control of Egypt from 1882 until 1914. They granted full sovereignty to Egypt after World War II.
Egypt is the most rapidly growing country in the Arab world. With limited arable land and overtaxed resources, Egyptian society is stressed. For that reason, there is an Egyptian diaspora that has migrated to other parts of the world. Migration from Egypt mainly started in the 1970s and 1980s. Before that, the few who migrated were from well-educated communities. After that time, poor Egyptians have moved to the West (Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand) as workers. Those who have migrated to Arabic-speaking countries like Algeria have done so intending to return to Egypt.

What are their lives like?
In times of unrest and economic hardship in Egypt, workers migrate in search of a better future despite considerable risks; they often work on building sites, and in factories, restaurants and shops. They sometimes face abuse and deportation. Some Egyptians who earn low wages in Arabic-speaking countries face resentment because of their nationality. Arabs fear "Egyptianization" since Egypt dominates the media, language and culture of the Arabic speaking world.

What are their beliefs?
Islam became the state religion of Egypt in 1980. The majority of Egyptian Arabs are either Shafi, Maliki or Hanafi Sunni Muslim. Most Egyptians in Algeria are Sunni Muslims like the majority population in Algeria, but there is also a Coptic Christian minority.
Copts brought Christianity to Egypt very early, where it remained for 1,000 years as the primary religion. Even today, the great majority of the Christian population are still members of the Coptic Church. Evangelical Christians are a small percentage of Egyptians in both Egypt and Algeria.

What are their needs?
Many have experienced poverty in Egypt, which has prompted migration, and placed them at greater risk of exploitation.
Those who follow Christ must have love and boldness to be a witness to Egyptians and Algerians. With a growing missionary vision, the Egyptian Church has the potential to reach out to Muslims other countries for Christ. The Church is limited by lack of training opportunities, experience and funds. If additional resources are provided, church planters are willing to go.

Prayer Points
Pray that Egyptian Christ followers would become a mighty missionary movement for the Lord in Algeria.
Pray for Egyptian Arabs to have spiritual hunger and a discernment that will lead them to the cross and the empty grave.
Pray for Egyptian Arab Christians to put their faith in the Risen Christ rather any religious institution.
Pray that Egyptians in Algeria will soon be able to provide for themselves and their families.

References
https://menaaffairs.com/the-prospect-of-algerian-egyptian-cooperation/
https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/15197/Overview-of-Egypt-Algeria-relations-65-years-of-diplomatic-ties

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Country: Algeria
Continent: Africa
Region: Africa, North and Middle East
Persecution Rank:19 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
10/40 Window: Yes
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Arab, Egyptian
People Name General: Arab, Egyptian
Alternate People Names:
Egyptian Arab
ROP3 Code: 102879
Joshua Project People ID: 11722
Indigenous: No
Population in Country: 18,000
Population all Countries: 74,470,000
Least-Reached: No
   
 
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Egyptian
People Name General: Arab, Egyptian
Ethnic Code: CMT30
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Language
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Primary Language: Arabic, Egyptian Spoken (18,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): arz    Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages: 1
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Islam
Religion Sub-division:Sunni
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity11.00 %(Evangelical: 2.00 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism0.00 % 
Islam84.00 % 
Non-Religious5.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Evangelicals have only a very small representation among all who claim to be Christians.
Least-Reached: No
GSEC Status:Level 1   Less than 2% Evangelical. Some evangelical resources available, but no active church planting within past 2 years
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1905-2007
New Testament:
1932
Complete Bible: 2021
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsArabic Bible Online
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsOnline Audio Scripture
Audio RecordingsRecorded oral Bible
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoIndigitube.tv Video / Animation
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Arabic, Egyptian Spo ...
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoThe Hope Video
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
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GeneralFour Spiritual Laws
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Text / Printed MatterBible: Arabic, Egyptian Spoken
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Arabic, Egyptian Spo ...
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Arab, Egyptian in Algeria

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