Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Malay

Language: Sri Lankan Malay Creole - (sci)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Sri Lanka

Also found in: Australia; Canada; Comoros; Malaysia; Mayotte; Myanmar; Singapore; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 72,500

Global Population: 14,612,425

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Malays of Sri Lanka, numbering 72,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Malay people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,612,425 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Sri Lankan Malay Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Malays 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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