Sylhet (Muslim traditions) in Bangladesh

People Name:	Sylhet (Muslim traditions)
Country:	Bangladesh
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	12,486,000
World Population:	12,608,000
Primary Language:	Sylheti
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Sylhet are Muslims from Bangladesh's Sylhet region and Northeast India who combine Muslim and Hindu wedding customs. Although Islam does not recognize castes, Sylheti Muslims practice a system of social division. Every year the Sylhet community celebrates certain Islamic holidays. They give their children money, and the men offer special Islamic prayers. They visit relatives later in the day and cook traditional food.

Ministry Obstacles

As Muslims, they usually hear at an early age that the Bible is filled with inaccuracies and the Koran is flawless. There is much social pressure to remain within the Islamic fold. It is very difficult to break into the Sylhet community. Believers must spend months in fervent prayer before sending someone to tell them about the only savior.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for this people group to recognize their own spiritual bankruptcy and come to Christ for the riches of his forgiveness.
Pray that there will soon be a thriving community of believers that will multiply into a movement to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to provide the Sylhet with good schools and medical facilities.
Pray that this people group will become quick to listen to the word of the Lord and respond with joyful faith.