The Madari people are Muslim, but they are also a community of faqirs, who live a lifestyle of poverty and extreme spiritual discipline. Muslim faqirs are usually sufis. This sector of Islam began during the days of the Umayyad Caliphate, which was noted for materialism and the accompanying spiritual decadence. Sufis were a spiritual rebellion against this; adherents wish to rid themselves of non-spiritual desires.
Most Madari people live in India, but others live in Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka. There are a very few of them in Sri Lanka.
Faqirs like the Madaris, be they Hindu or Muslim, have renounced anything but a life of poverty. They believe themselves to be completely reliant on God rather than material possessions, thus, they live off alms from the faithful. Some people expect them to be miracle-workers.
The Madari people are part of the Sufi sect of Islam. Sufis are far more emotional than other sects, and they are noted for their extreme dedication to Allah, the God of Islam.
Like other ascetics, the Madari people need to experience the limitless love and grace of our Lord. They need to know that their extreme works and devotion will not earn them salvation.
* Scripture Prayers for the Madari (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Madari families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Madari people teachable and understanding hearts.
Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit to bring entire Madari families into a rich experience of God's blessing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madari
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fakir
https://www.britannica.com/topic/fakir
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fakir
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Madari (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Madari (Muslim traditions) |
Population this Country | 51,000 |
Population all Countries | 122,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Adugar; Fakir; Faqir; Jadugar; Kalandar; Khilwar; मदारी |
People ID | 19483 |
ROP3 Code | 115507 |
Country | Pakistan | ||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||
Total States on file | 5 | ||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Pakistan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 5 |
Punjab 41,000 | |
Sindh 9,600 | |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 600 | |
Islamabad 100 | |
Balochistan 70 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Punjabi, Western (23,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | pnb Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 9 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Punjabi, Western (23,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pnb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 9 |
Secondary Languages | |
Saraiki 18,000 | |
Sindhi 5,900 | |
Urdu 5,800 | |
Pahari-Potwari 700 | |
Hindko, Southern 500 | |
Marwari 300 | |
Hindko, Northern 200 | |
Dhatki 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Western |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Western
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1885-1922) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-1952) |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Love letter to you from scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture / Bible |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Western |
Film / Video | The Return |
Film / Video | The Return |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel resources links |
General | Gospel website in this language |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Punjabi, Western |
Text / Printed Matter | Cartoon Gospel tract |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Punjabi, Western |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies |
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 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |