Bairagi (Muslim traditions) in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 9

Subgroup Name Population
Babaji Unknown
Nimanandi Unknown
Nimawat Unknown
Ramandi Unknown
Sadhu Unknown
Sanyasi Unknown
Swami Unknown
Udasi Unknown
Vaishnav Unknown

Introduction / History

The word "Bairagi" comes from the Sanskrit word "vairagya," which means renunciation. At one time they were granted land by Moghul kings.

In India they live mainly in Uttar Pradesh. A small number live in Pakistan’s Punjab state. In both countries they speak Urdu.


What Are Their Lives Like?

There are many cultural, social and economic changes in modern India, but the Muslim Bairagi community maintains their separateness as a community. Their cultural contributions include their qawwali singing tradition. They have also helped develop Urdu literature in India.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though they are Sunni Muslims, the Bairagi include Sufi practices and beliefs. They devote themselves to specific spiritual leaders, known as pirs or fakirs. Commonly they gather in shrines to celebrate the lives of these leaders. Such devotion to a leader reflects a blend of Islamic and Hindu practices.


What Are Their Needs?

Like people everywhere, the Bairagi people need to allow the loving savior to direct their lives. They need his forgiveness for sin.


Prayer Points

Pray the Bairagi would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.

Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.

Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers.

Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.

Pray for the birth of an unstoppable church planting movement.


Scripture Prayers for the Bairagi (Muslim traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bairagi (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Bairagi (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation bay-RAH-ghee
Alternate Names Atit; Baishnab; Bava; Ramat; Sadhayo; Sanyasi; Udasi; बैरागी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 21,000
Population all Countries 25,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17478
ROP3 Code 112889
ROP25 Code 301313
ROP25 Name Bairagi
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
16,000
Uttarakhand
4,800
West Bengal
200
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Uttar Pradesh 16,000
  Uttarakhand 4,800
  West Bengal 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 India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Urdu (17,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Garhwali
700
Bhojpuri
400
Bengali
200
Awadhi
100
Primary Language Urdu (17,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Garhwali 700
  Bhojpuri 400
  Bengali 200
  Awadhi 100
People Groups Speaking Urdu

Primary Language:  Urdu

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1758-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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