Southern Baloch in United Arab Emirates


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Introduction / History

The name "Baloch" is shrouded in mystery. Some say it means "nomad," while others claim it is an old Persian word meaning "the cock's crest." The history of the Southern Baloch people is just as mysterious. Some have even claimed their origins reach back to Nimrod, son of Cush (Noah's grandson).

What is certain is that during the Moghul period, the Baloch people migrated to the territory in Pakistan known as Balochistan. Because making a living is difficult in that region, many Baloch have moved to other countries, including India, Sri Lanka and the UAE.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Baloch marriages are arranged between the bride's father and the prospective groom. His family pays the bride a price in livestock and cash. Once a woman is married, she passes from the authority of her father to that of her husband. Marriages are monogamous and lifelong. Marrying a non-Baloch is strictly forbidden, though they sometimes make exceptions for Pathans.

Baluchmayar, or the Baluchiway, is the honor code by which the Baloch live. These principles involve extending hospitality and mercy, dealing with each other honestly, and offering refuge to strangers. Many Balochs cannot read or write. Until the 20th century, their language was unwritten. However, they have a long tradition of poetic compositions. The Baloch people highly value poets and professional minstrels. Songs and poetry help preserve their Baluchiway virtues and are instrumental in teaching them to the younger generation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Baloch are Sunni Muslims, but only the religious intellectuals among them actually adhere to the requirements and practices. A typical Baloch is likely to be involved with pre-Islamic practices such as jinns and the evil eye. They believe that Allah i


What Are Their Needs?

The Baloch need to understand that there is only one way to eternal salvation: Jesus Christ.


Prayer Items

Pray for a movement of the Holy Spirit to draw Baloch communities in the UAE to know Jesus.
Pray for the Baloch people to understand and receive the gospel message.
Pray for Baloch believers to share the good news with their families and friends.
Pray for Baloch disciples to be empowered to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Baloch, Southern in United Arab Emirates.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Baloch, Southern
People Name in Country Baloch, Southern
Natural Name Southern Baloch
Pronunciation bah-LOACH
Alternate Names Baloch; Baluch; Baluchi, Southern; Southern Baluch
Population this Country 383,000
Population all Countries 1,609,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
PeopleID3 15034
ROP3 Code 109469
Map of Baloch, Southern in United Arab Emirates

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Balochi, Southern (383,000 speakers)
Language Code bcc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Balochi, Southern (383,000 speakers)
Language Code bcc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Balochi, Southern

Primary Language:  Balochi, Southern

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Open Bible Stories Transform Iran
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Balochi, Southern Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
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 Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Balochi, Southern YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Pákén kessah gón aksán General / Other
Mobile App Android Keyboard app: Balochi Keyboards General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Balóchi Mestag Forum Linguistik in Eurasien e.V.
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Balochi, Southern YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Book Reading App: Balochi Folktales Forum Linguistik in Eurasien e.V.
Mobile App iOS Dictionary App: Balochi-English Dictionary Forum Linguistik in Eurasien e.V.
Text / Printed Matter Open Bible Stories Transform Iran
Photo Source Nasha Ila - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.