Nevertheless, many are still active Muslim teachers. The Jahanke claim to be descendants of a great fifteenth century West African cleric. The Jahanke value education and scholarship and are known for their success in commerce and other professions. However, as urbanization has accelerated in recent years, the Jahanke have become more dispersed, and the pressures of modernization have become more acute. The great majority of the population of Guinea is Muslim , but many still follow traditional ethnic beliefs.
Christians form only a very small portion of the total population.
As such, they follow the teachings of the prophet Mohammed. There are no known Christians among the Jahanke and no Christian resources in their language. Conversions among them would greatly impact the general Muslim community in Guinea. In particular, the religious teachers of their communities need to be targeted. Perhaps Christian educators and professionals who could present the Gospel in culturally relevant ways would be one avenue to reach the Jahanke.