Urdu in Canada

People Name:	Urdu
Country:	Canada
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	150,000
World Population:	2,161,000
Primary Language:	Urdu
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 - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Large numbers of Muslims speak the Urdu language in Pakistan and North India. It is the primary language in Pakistan. Urdu speaking people began living in Canada around 1960. The Urdu in Canada were concerned that they would lose their culture so they formed their own community groups. They are adjusting well to living in Canada. Their children are doing well in education and in work. They are involved in local politics and in the arts, especially poetry. Many are professionals in medicine and many have their own businesses. There are many Urdu speaking students in Canada. Gospel workers can reach out to Urdu speaking teenagers and children who are trying to adjust to secular Canada. They can show them the way to the cross, teaching the moral principles of the Bible.

Ministry Obstacles

A Muslim people group that is trying to keep what is left of their traditional culture is rarely open to the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that the Christians among the Urdu would lead entire Muslim families to Jesus Christ.
Pray that God would give the Urdu dreams and visions showing that Jesus Christ is the way to salvation.
Pray for Urdu speakers to begin their own movement to Christ and take the only savior back to South Asia.