Subgroups: 4
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Catholic | -1 Unknown | |
Mahobia | -1 Unknown | |
Potraj | -1 Unknown | |
Tigda | -1 Unknown |
The Mahar people converted to Islam during the rule of Aurangzeb, a Mughal emperor in India. They have been faithful to Islam ever since. Most live in Maharashtra.
The Mahar people can be artists, writers and musicians. They have contributed to the arts in many ways. They also have become involved with political and social movements that they hope will protect their rights.
The Muslim Mahar are noted for their faithfulness to the tenets of Sunni Islam. Yet they have some of their own spiritual practices that are not found in the Koran.
The Mahar people need to accept the warm embrace of the only savior so they can enjoy spiritually meaningful lives.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work mightily in their communities, blessing them in every way.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Mahar people a love for God's Word and a desire to spread its influence.
Pray for signs and wonders among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.
Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.
Scripture Prayers for the Mahar (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mahar (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Mahar (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation | mah-HAR |
Alternate Names | महार (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,900 |
Population all Countries | 2,900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17613 |
ROP3 Code | 113045 |
ROP25 Code | 304933 |
ROP25 Name | Mahar |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Mahar (Muslim traditions) |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Mahar (Muslim traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 4 |
Catholic 0 | |
Mahobia 0 | |
Potraj 0 | |
Tigda 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 | 3 | |||
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 | 3 |
Maharashtra 2,700 | |
Madhya Pradesh 100 | |
Chhattisgarh 50 | |
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 | Marathi (2,100 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Marathi (2,100 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Urdu 200 | |
Nimadi 10 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
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. |