The Muslim Kalal also go by the name Ahir. They are considered a backward caste in India. Traditionally they produced and sold alcohol such as toddy. They are divided by clan and subgroups.
Most live in Pakistan, but a small number live in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
Perhaps because producing and selling alcohol brings contempt in both India and Pakistan, the Kalal are now farmers, producing rice and lentils. Others are small businessmen or traders.
Muslim Kalal communities make decisions and resolve conflict as a group, though their headman has a lot of say.
Most are Sunni Muslim, though there is a small Shia minority. They blend Islamic practices with their own pre-Islamic ways.
Muslim Kalal communities have faced caste-based discrimination. They are often poor. They need better access to education and health care.
Pray for loving gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Kalal people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing the hearts of these people would be open and ready to follow him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended families so the gospel will spread rapidly.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Kalal people to become fruitful so others will be drawn to Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Kalal (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kalal (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Kalal (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation | kah-LAHL |
Alternate Names | Panda; Paneda; कलाल (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 100 |
Population all Countries | 15,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17593 |
ROP3 Code | 113022 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Kalal (Muslim traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Kalal (Muslim traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 13 |
Arya Kalal 0 | |
Bainu Divar 0 | |
Bare 0 | |
Chhote 0 | |
Dandu 0 | |
Ghogia 0 | |
Kanelegar 0 | |
Karunya 0 | |
Kaudanya 0 | |
Mewara 0 |
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 | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||
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 | 2 |
Rajasthan 70 | |
Gujarat 40 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
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 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Marwari (60 speakers) | |||
Language Code | rwr Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Marwari (60 speakers) |
Language Code | rwr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Gujarati 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marwari |
Primary Language: Marwari
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1815-1867) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1821) |
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 |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Marwari | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
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 |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |