Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Fulani / Fulbe
Language: Pular - (fuf)
Alternate Name(s): Futa Jalon
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Sierra Leone
Also found in: Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Mali; Senegal; United States
Population: 307,000
Global Population: 5,788,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Fula Jalon of Sierra Leone, numbering 307,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Fulani / Fulbe people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,788,400 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Pular. The primary religion practiced by the Fula Jalon is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
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