Merat (Muslim traditions) in India

People Name:	Merat (Muslim traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	337,000
World Population:	431,000
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Merat Muslim are also called Merat-Kathat. Merat are farmers, but they do not have large pieces of land. Many others work as laborers. Merat marry outside their group. They share many customs and traditions with the Merat Hindu. They read and write in Devangari. They are not vegetarians, wheat is a main cereal and they enjoy dairy products and tea. They do not eat beef and pork. The men sometimes drink alcohol, and chew betel leaves. They have special foods for festivals. They have village elders who judge in community matters, and they charge fines for those who are found guilty.

Ministry Obstacles

They live in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, states that have very few Christ followers. The Merat probably have no Christians either, so the chance of any of them hearing the gospel is very slim. However, They speak Urdu, a language with all kinds of gospel materials. Those who are spiritually hungry can find these on their cell phones and the internet.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that intercessors worldwide will regularly pray for the salvation of the Merat.
Pray for loving workers to disciple them.
Pray that many Merat will disciple others until this people group knows that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Ask almighty God to raise up entire families and communities until their culture is transformed to fully glorify God.