Mallah, Muslim of Pakistan

Mallah, Muslim of Pakistan The Mallah are the traditional boatmen caste and ethnic group of North India, East India, and Pakistan. The word mallaah is said to come from an Arabic word which means navigation on the sea or in the air. They are related to the Kewat community, who form the bulk of the boatmen class of North India. In Pakistan, many have seen their traditional areas of habitation washed away by the sea. An important subsidiary occupation is animal husbandry, with the Mallaah raising cattle. The Mallaah community consists of a number of clans, referred to as nukh, the largest Mallaah nukh being the Dablo. Ministry Obstacles Spiritual opposition to the Gospel of Jesus Christ may be the biggest barrier to its life-giving message in Pakistan. Outreach Ideas Pray that, as is happening among several Muslims, the Mallah may experience dreams and visions of Jesus. Pray that God's people will encounter the Mallah and explain who the man in their dreams really is. Pray for the followers of Christ None of the Mallah community has reported themselves as Christians to the census in either Pakistan, India, or Bangladesh. Please pray for any secret believers to find each other for the purpose of mutual encouragement and instruction. Pray for the entire people group Please pray the Mallah people will be able to provide good education for their children, and will be able to make necessary adjustments to a rapidly changing world. Scripture Focus "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." Psalm 33:12		People Name: Mallah, Muslim Country: Pakistan 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 371,000 World Population: 452,000 Language: Panjabi, Western Primary Religion: Islam Bible: New Testament Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1