Malay in Libya

People Name:	Malay
Country:	Libya
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	8,500
World Population:	18,875,100
Primary Language:	Malay
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Malay
Affinity Bloc:	Malay Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Malaysia and Libya have good relations. There is a Malaysian embassy and a consulate in Libya. Both countries are primarily Sunni Muslim.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Malays in Libya can be businessmen, students, or domestic servants.

In general, courtesy is a very important aspect of Malay society. Most of their groups are loosely structured, their commitments are not strong, and loyalty to a group is not as important as being courteous. The "pure Malay" is considered to be kind towards women, children and animals; introspective; polite; slow to speak; passive; and indolent. Yet, when angered, a Malay may lose all self-control and get into a frenzy. Of course, there are many variations of what a "true Malay" is, depending on the countries in which they now live. Cleanliness is typically a feature of most Malay homes.

Most Malay families are nuclear, consisting of a father, a mother, and children. In Malay society, marriage is expected. Although many marriages are arranged, the consent of both parties is required. There are no descent or kinship groups among the Malay.

What Are Their Beliefs?

To be Malay is to be a Muslim. Specifically, they are Sunni Muslims like the Libyans, so they probably have contact at mosques. Malay Islam is tainted by animistic practices which might seem strange to their Libyan hosts.

What Are Their Needs?

Malays in Libya are vulnerable to the armed factions that are tearing apart that nation.

Prayer Points

Pray for God to protect innocent Malays in Libya.
Pray for the Muslim Malay people in Libya to have the spiritual hunger it takes to embrace Christ no matter what the cost.
Pray for the Lord to send dreams of the risen and victorious Christ to the Malay people.
Pray for a soon coming movement to Christ among the Malay population everywhere.