Somali in Norway


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Ancient pyramids, mausoleums, ruined cities, and stone walls found in Somalia are evidence of an ancient sophisticated civilization that once thrived in the Somali peninsula. Archaeological excavations and research in Somalia show that this civilization enjoyed a lucrative trading relationship with Ancient Egypt and Mycenaean Greece, as early as 2000BC.

Somalia has a war-torn history to this day. The people have suffered beyond words, and many are doing whatever they can to go to Norway and other safer lands.


Where Are they Located?

Somalis make up Oslo's third-largest immigrant group, and are one of the largest refugee groups coming into Norway. Many are working hard to be accepted as Norwegian citizens. Somali-Norwegians are characterized by a strong commitment to participation in and belonging to the greater community.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Some Somalis in Norway are poor, others are highly paid. Some are highly educated, others are illiterate. Some have been in Norway for two years, others for 20.

About 80 per cent of Somalis are under 40 years of age, and 80 percent of second-generation Somali-Norwegian children are under 10. The youth aren't seen as Norwegians, but no longer identify solely as Somali. Education is vital for integration, yet Somali students have an above average drop-out rate and a higher absentee rate than both the general population and other immigrant groups. Language and cultural difficulties make it hard for parents to help children with their studies.

Well over half of Somalis in Norway do not have jobs. Many Somali immigrants lack the qualifications to find good work. There are few job opportunities for unskilled workers in Norway. Processing of asylum claims delays job hunting. Cultural reasons are partly to blame for the low number of women in the work force, especially mothers of young children.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam was introduced between 700-900BC to the northern Somali coast early on from the Arabian Peninsula. The early persecuted Muslims fled to various places in the region, including the city of Zeila in modern-day northern Somalia. Somalis were among the first people on the continent to embrace Islam. With very few exceptions, Somalis are Muslims, the majority belonging to the Sunni branch.

The entire Bible and many other Christian resources are available in the Somali language. The JESUS Film and an audio Bible is available in Norwegian for those who are fluent in the local language.


What Are Their Needs?

It is possible to become so disillusioned with live in Norway that they give up on being included in mainstream society or finding work. Many Somalis believe they have no hope. It is not good for a society when a whole group feels excluded. What will be the consequences?


Prayer Points

Pray that Somali people in Norway will develop a true spiritual hunger for their Savior.
Pray that the few true believers will discover the joy of laying down their lives for those who do not know the truth that sets people free.
Pray for strong discipleship movements among the Somalis in Norway.
Pray for workers to go to Norway to seek out and bless the Somalis.


Scripture Prayers for the Somali in Norway.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14983/NO
http://www.newsinenglish.no/2013/12/11/somalis-face-prejudice-and-exclusion/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_diaspora
http://sahanjournal.com/norway-strip-citizenship-100-ethnic-somalis/#.V8SD_JMrLSI
http://norwaytoday.info/news/several-somalis-lose-norwegian-citizenship/
https://refugeeresettlementwatch.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/somalis-in-norway-demanding-and-reluctant-to-work/
https://horseedmedia.net/2016/04/27/somalia-somali-asylum-seekers-in-norway-concerned-on-deportation-plans/
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24869363


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Somali
People Name in Country Somali
Pronunciation soh-MAH-lee
Alternate Names Issa; Ogaden; Sab; Shabelle; सोमाली
Population this Country 44,000
Population all Countries 26,949,000
Total Countries 25
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 14983
ROP3 Code 109392
Country Norway
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Norway
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.10 %)
0.50 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.50 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Somali (44,000 speakers)
Language Code som   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Somali (44,000 speakers)
Language Code som   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Somali

Primary Language:  Somali

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1915-1935)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1972-1976)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1979-2008)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Recorded oral Bible Oral Bibles
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Somali Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Somali YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Somali YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Download scripture in this language eBible.org
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Profile Source Keith Carey 
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