기도정보
말리의 우달란 투아레그(Udalan Tuareg)

[IMAGE] The Udalan Tuareg belong to a larger group of nomadic, Berber-speaking Tuareg who live in an area that stretches from the western Sahara to western Sudan. The Udalan are one of the seven major Tuareg confederations. Most of the Udalan Tuareg (nearly 260,000) live in Mali, and about 28,000 live in Burkina Faso.

In 1972, the worst drought in 50 years struck the Sahara, bringing disaster and severe stress to the Tuareg. The nomads were forced to travel southward in search of pastures for their herds. This massive migration intensified as water supplies began to fail. Conflicts over rights and obligations among the people and governments of the regions were also generated. Many animals died of thirst, hunger, or fatigue during the long journey. Thousands of Tuareg drifted to the cities where they set up cowhide shelters and lean-to shanties on the fringes of town. Many Tuareg never returned to their original homeland.

삶의 모습

In the Southern Sahara, many Tuareg, particularly those from the Negro classes, are now settled farmers living in villages surrounded by grain fields. Since farming is seasonal work, many of the young men also take jobs as blue-collar workers in Nigeria, Ghana, or Ivory Coast for part of the year.

The most distinctive aspect of the Tuareg dress is the fact that the men wear veils. The Tuareg see it as shockingly indecent for a man's mouth to be seen by anyone to whom he owes formal respect. Therefore, he will always cover his face when in the presence of someone of higher social standing.

Tuareg marriages usually take place between couples within the same clan, or extended family unit. Marriages between cousins are preferred. A newlywed couple generally lives for about a year in the camp of the bride's parents. Then, they will move over to the husband's camp. The typical age for marriage is between 20 and 25 for women and almost 30 for men. Monogamy (one husband, one wife) is the rule, and divorce is very unusual and generally frowned upon.

Marriage always requires the payment of a bride price. The size of the gift varies according to the beauty and social standing of the bride, as well as the wealth of the groom. A young man needs quite a few camels to pay the bride price. He must also accumulate a large enough flock to feed his family and still have extra to sell to provide for his household needs. Tuareg women are treated with respect. However, they are not allowed to hold political offices or exercise any authority outside their own tents.

Tuareg culture embraces many forms of art. They have a large collection of music, poetry, and songs that are often used during festivals, courtship, and various rituals. Metal, wood, and dyed and embroidered leather crafts are manufactured. Women play single-chord violins called "imzads", and men often play drums or wooden flutes. Parties are frequently held around campfires during the evenings, where both men and women sing.

신앙

Though the Tuareg are virtually all Sunni Muslim, they have a reputation among other Muslims for being lukewarm in their faith. They practice a passive form of Islam, infused with local superstitions and magic. Most do not even celebrate the most important Muslim fast of Ramadan. Protective charms or amulets are commonly worn. Many also believe in "jinnis", which are뾞ccording to Muslim legend뾱pirits capable of assuming human or animal form and exercising supernatural influence over people. There are a number of marabouts (those of the "holy class") living among the Tuareg, some of whom run Islamic schools.

필요로 하는 것들

There are currently no known Udalan Tuareg Christians living in Mali. The four mission agencies targeting this people group are working without the benefit of the Bible or any other Christian resources in the Tamasheq language. Prayer is the key to reaching these precious people with the Gospel.

기도제목

  • Pray that missions agencies and churches will accept the challenge of adopting and reaching the Udalan Tuareg.
  • Pray that the "Jesus" film and Gospel broadcasts will soon be produced in the Tamasheq language.
  • Ask the Lord to send loving Christians from others parts of Africa to Mali to share the love of Jesus with the Tuareg.
  • Pray that God will reveal Himself to the Tuareg through dreams and visions.
  • Pray that God will grant wisdom and favor to the missions agencies that are targeting the Tuareg.
  • Take authority over the spiritual principalities and powers that are keeping the Tuareg bound.
  • Ask the Lord to save key leaders among the Tuareg who will boldly declare the Gospel.
  • Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches among the Udalan Tuareg by the year 2000.
[지도]

참조:
알제리의 아가렌 투아레그; 니제르의 아이르 투아레그;
말리의 타후아; 니제르의 타후아;
부르키나파소의 우달란 투아레그; 말리의 타마셰크; 나이지리아의 투아레그.

통계
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종족

  • 종족명: 우달란 투아레그
  • 국가: 말리
  • 언어: 타울렘메트어(Tawllemmet)
  • 인구: (1990) 221,100
    (1995) 259,100
    (2000) 301,400
  • 최대 종교: 이슬람교 (수니) 100%
  • 기독교인: 없음
  • 등록교인: 없음
  • 자기언어의 성경: 없음
  • 자기언어의 영화 "예수": 없음
  • 자기언어의 기독교 방송매체: 없음
  • 이 종족을 위한 선교단체: 4
  • 복음을 들어본 적이 있는 사람: 28,500 (11%) 현지 기독교인에 의한 경우: None
    외지인에 의한 경우: 28,500 (11%)
  • 복음을 들어본 적이 없는 사람: 230,600 (89%)
소속국가
  • 국가: 말리
  • 인구: (1990) 9,211,700
    (1995) 10,795,300
    (2000) 12,559,300
  • 주요 종족 (인구순): 밤바라 31.4%
    풀라 마시나 9.5%
    소닌케 7.4%
    송하이 6.3%
    북서부 마닌카 5.6%
  • 주요 종교: 이슬람교 85.3%
    전통종교 12%
    기독교 2.7%
  • 교파수: 18
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