• PEOPLE NAME: RUTUL OF AZERBAIJAN

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PEID: 48857

ROP: 108461

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Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Caucasus

Language: Rutul - (rut)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Azerbaijan

Also found in: Russian Federation

Population: 900

Global Population: 35,900


PEID: 48857

ROP: 108461

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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


Overview: The Rutul of Azerbaijan, numbering 900, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Caucasus people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Rutul. The primary religion practiced by the Rutul 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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