• PEOPLE NAME: IRANUN OF MALAYSIA

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PEID: 20238

ROP: 103985

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Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Filipino, Muslim

Language: Iranun (Malaysia) - (ilm)

Alternate Name(s): Sabah Coastal Sub-cluster, Lianon

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Philippines

Population: 26,000

Global Population: 593,000


PEID: 20238

ROP: 103985

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity


Overview: The Iranun of Malaysia, numbering 26,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Muslim people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 593,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Iranun (Malaysia). The primary religion practiced by the Iranun 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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