Yadav (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan


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Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Yadav Ghosi people, originally from northern India, migrated to Pakistan centuries ago. They have a history rooted in cattle herding and dairy farming. Over time, they adapted to their new surroundings while preserving their cultural heritage and traditional practices. Today, the Yadav Ghosi people primarily reside in rural areas of Sindh and Punjab provinces.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They engage in agriculture and cattle herding, with many families involved in dairy farming. Their communities are close-knit, with strong family bonds and a deep sense of mutual support. Despite economic challenges and limited access to modern amenities, the Yadav Ghosi maintain a vibrant cultural life, celebrating their heritage through festivals, music and traditional crafts. The Yadav Ghosi community places great importance on family, hospitality and respect for elders, ensuring that their religious and cultural traditions are passed down through generations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yadav Ghosi people are divided by religion; some are Hindu while others are Muslim. The Muslims among them believe in the Five Pillars of Islam. The devout among them pray at the mosque every Friday at noon. Those who can afford it go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. They give alms to the poor.

South Asian Muslims are known to put their faith in local spirits when they have a practical need. They believe Allah is too distant to deal with their failed crop, or whatever. That means they are spiritually tied in with the spirit world as well as the Islamic religious system.


What Are Their Needs?

The Yadav Ghosi people face several pressing needs that require attention to improve their quality of life. Access to quality education is crucial, as it provides opportunities for the younger generation to advance and succeed. Improved healthcare services are essential, given the limited availability of medical facilities and high rates of preventable diseases. Economic support through agricultural innovation, market access, and vocational training can enhance their livelihoods. Infrastructure development, including better roads, clean water supply, and electricity, will also benefit the Yadav Ghosi community.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Yadav Ghosi people teachable and understanding hearts.
Pray that a strong movement of the Holy Spirit will bring entire Yadav Ghosi families into a rich experience of God s blessing.
Pray for Yadav Ghosi families to be drawn by the Holy Spirit to seek forgiveness, and to understand the adequacy of Christ s work on the cross.
Pray for teams of believers to do sustained, focused prayer for the Lord to open the hearts of Yadav Ghosi family leaders to experience God s blessing through a movement of family-based discovery Bible studies.


Scripture Prayers for the Yadav (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yadav (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Yadav (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation YAH-dahv
Alternate Names Ahir; Gaoli; Goala; Golar; Golaro; Gopi; Hir; Ji; Makhar; Rai; Rao; Rao Sahib; Sargope; Yadav; यादव (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 22,000
Population all Countries 32,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 16188
ROP3 Code 111293
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Punjab
17,000
Sindh
4,700
Islamabad
200
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Punjab 17,000
  Sindh 4,700
  Islamabad 200
Website South Asia Peoples
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 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (7,900 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Saraiki
7,800
Sindhi
3,200
Urdu
2,000
Hindko, Southern
300
Dhatki
200
Pahari-Potwari
200
Marwari (Pakistan)
40
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (7,900 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Saraiki 7,800
  Sindhi 3,200
  Urdu 2,000
  Hindko, Southern 300
  Dhatki 200
  Pahari-Potwari 200
  Marwari (Pakistan) 40
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Western

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Western

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1885-1922)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1819-2021)
Bible-Complete No
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, New Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Western Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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 Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
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: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Punjabi, Western Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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