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Who Are The Wolof?
- Of the 3 million Wolof, 2.8million are
living in the country of Senegal, West Africa. As many as 15,000
are living in New York City.
- The majority of Wolof make their living
as peanut farmers or merchants.
- The Wolof live in a harsh, desert
environment in which only 35% have access to safe drinking
water.
- The Wolof value and practice teranga
(hospitality) and enjoy playing the role of host.
- The favorite meal of many Wolof is ceebu
jen (rice and fish).
What Do Wolof Believe?
At least 95% of the Wolof people call
themselves Muslim. This means that they practice the "5 Pillars
of Islam:"
- Confess that God is One and Mohammed is His
prophet.
- Give a "tithe" from their income.
- Pray toward the city of Mecca five times
each day.
- Give alms to the poor.
- Make the holy journey to Mecca at least
once in one's lifetime.
Islamic practices demonstrate the thinking
of the Wolof, but their heart is reflected in traditional beliefs
such as:
- Always throw to the ground a little food or
drink that you are consuming to protect yourself from the evil eye
and the spirits.
- Always be careful of what you say because
Islamic leaders can hear you even if they are not anywhere near.
- It is dangerous to remain outdoors on
Monday and Friday nights as these are nights when souls and
spirits roam about.
What Do The Wolof Need?
- There are only 40 known believers among
the Wolof. They need Christians who will live among them and
share the Gospel.
- They need a group of prayer warriors or
churches who will pray earnestly until churches are planted.
- They need an advocate who will help to
organize an electronic prayer network.
- They need churches or small groups to
adopt them as their Unreached People Group.
- They need sponsors for evangelistic
ministries.
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