The name Bafinda, or Bafand, is derived from the Persian word baften, meaning cotton dresser. This has been their traditional occupation.
Most of the Bafinda people live in Pakistan, but a smaller number live in Jammu and Kashmir.
When cotton cultivation stopped in Jammu and Kashmir with the advent of foreign-made fabrics, they largely shifted to carpet weaving, but now are engaged in many vocations. They generally marry only within their own community. They follow the Islamic law of inheritance.
The primary religion practiced by the Bafinda is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Koran and of the prophet Muhammad. Some of them have been reported to practice tonsure where they cut some hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion or humility.
The Bafinda people need to understand that they must have a Savior, Jesus Christ, to be in good standing with the Almighty God. Their works will not account for anything on the day of judgment.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among Muslim Bafinda family and community leaders to seek His face and enjoy His blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Bafinda people.
Pray that soon the Bafinda people will have faith that is more precious and durable than gold.
Scripture Prayers for the Bafinda in Pakistan.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16279/PK
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http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2017/08/25
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-10-01 |
People Name General | Bafinda |
People Name in Country | Bafinda |
Alternate Names | Bafand; Bafanda; Dhoon; Nadaf; बाफींड़ा |
Population this Country | 106,000 |
Population all Countries | 122,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 16279 |
ROP3 Code | 111404 |
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 |
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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 |
Azad Kashmir 99,000 | |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 2,200 | |
Gilgit-Baltistan 100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Pahari-Potwari (57,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | phr Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 9 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Pahari-Potwari (57,000 speakers) |
Language Code | phr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 9 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindko, Northern 27,000 | |
Hindko, Southern 8,600 | |
Urdu 4,000 | |
Punjabi, Western 3,300 | |
Kashmiri 3,200 | |
Shina 900 | |
Pashto, Northern 700 | |
Balti 400 | |
People Groups | Speaking Pahari-Potwari |
Primary Language: Pahari-Potwari
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2008-2021) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Pahari-Potwari | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source |
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Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |