The Rohingya people are a Muslim ethnic minority group originating from Myanmar (Burma) in the Rakhine state, formerly known as Arakan. As such, they traditionally border Bangladesh. The Rohingya people are considered “stateless entities”, as the Myanmar government does not recognize them as an legal ethnic groups of the country.
For this reason, the Rohingya people lack legal protection from the Government of Myanmar, are regarded as mere refugees from Bangladesh, and face strong hostility in the country. To escape Myanmar, the Rohingya enter Southeast Asian states, begging for humanitarian support from potential host countries.
They speak Rohingya which is related to Bengali. However, spoken Rohingya is not mutually intelligible with Bengali. Rohingya do not speak Burmese, the lingua franca of Myanmar.
They practice Sunni Islam with elements of Sufism. Traditionally, men pray in mosques and women pray at home.
Pray that evangelical Christians will become aware of the Rohingya in North America.
Pray for evangelical churches to develop intentional church planting strategies, using the many God-prepared bridges to become friends with Rohingya.
Pray that God will work miraculously in the lives of Rohingya, coming to them in dreams and visions of the truth found in Jesus Christ.
Learning Resources
Learn more about "Any-3" Any–3 provides biblical principles and practical steps that have equipped hundreds of Christians to witness confidently and effectively. Over the past decade, thousands of Muslims have been engaged with the gospel.
Learn more about "Learning Paths" Online Courses for embracing, encountering and engaging diaspora people. Work at your own pace. Begin anytime and complete the course according to your schedule. Interactive, Hands-On Application.
Learn more about "Reaching the Nations" This book delineates five disciplines Christians should develop in order to effectively reach the nations. More specifically, it will guide Christians to develop an engagement strategy in their locale.
Loving Muslims Small Group Study This Loving Muslims booklet is a two-week group study that takes a deeper look at Christ’s command to "love our neighbor."
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