The Halwai get their name from the word halwa, which is a “sweetmeat made from sugar, flour and butter.” The Halwai are famous as a caste of confectioners and sweet shop owners. A large majority of Halwai are Hindus but some in India are Muslims. The Halwai still maintain their occupation in many places of India as sweet shop owners and sellers of sweets and, sometimes, tobacco. Because their halwa is often eaten at weddings and festivals, they have a relatively high social status. The smaller Muslim Halwai can also be found in any number of service or labor jobs.

Muslim Halwai have no Christ followers among them, and they live in some of South Asia’s most gospel starved locations. Few will ever hear the gospel unless someone makes a major effort.

Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Muslim Halwai communities.
Pray for the Halwai to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray additionally for believers from among the Halwai to arise and change their society.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.

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