Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Bali-Sasak
Language: Sumbawa - (smw)
Alternate Name(s): Nusa Tenggara Muslim Sub-cluster
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Indonesia
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Population: 463,000
Global Population: 463,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Semawa of Indonesia, numbering 463,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bali-Sasak people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Sumbawa. The primary religion practiced by the Semawa 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available