People
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Unreached people group
Hassaniya
Unreached
0.1%
Evangelicals
Who they are
The Hassaniya are a Sudanese Arab subgroup traditionally settled along the riverbanks and savannas near the Nile in northern and central Sudan. Their mother tongue is a dialect of Sudanese Arabic, which expresses a rich oral tradition, poetry, and lineage accounts.
They deeply cherish their Arab roots and a strong sense of community belonging. Over the centuries, they have blended local customs with practices inherited from their ancestors, maintaining close kinship ties that shape their social and cultural identity within the Sudanese context.
Where they live
1
Country
882K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Sudan Unreached
|
100%
|
882.000 |
How they live
Historically devoted to raising cattle, sheep, and camels, many Hassaniya also practice subsistence farming along watercourses, growing sorghum and vegetables. Villages are organized around extended families, where the authority of elders guides collective decisions.
Hospitality toward visitors is a sacred duty. Shared meals and the drinking of spiced tea mark the daily rhythm and community celebrations.
What they believe
The Hassaniya profess Sunni Islam, which permeates nearly every aspect of daily life, from birth to funerary rites. Devotion includes regular prayers, religious feasts on the Muslim calendar, and a strong reverence for ancestral traditions. The Islamic faith is seen as an inseparable part of their very ethnicity.
Religions of the unreached
Islam93.6%
Ethnic Religions5%
Christianity1.4%
The Bible in this people's language
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Sudanese Arabic
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)1.4%
Evangelicals0.1%
Needs
Recurring droughts, a lack of medical infrastructure, and recent political instability in Sudan directly affect the well-being of these families. There is a shortage of clean water, schools, and rural development support. Spiritually, most have never had the opportunity to hear the good news presented clearly.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela paz e estabilidade social nas regiões onde vivem as famílias hasania no Sudão.
Pelo acesso a recursos básicos, água potável e melhores oportunidades educacionais para suas comunidades.
Por oportunidades para que ouçam a mensagem do evangelho em seu próprio dialeto árabe.
Pelo testemunho corajoso dos poucos cristãos presentes na nação perante o povo hasania.
Pelo surgimento de comunidades locais de discípulos de Cristo no seio deste povo.
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