Dabgar (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Dabgar (Muslim traditions) |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 1,400 |
| World Population: | 4,200 |
| Primary Language: | Saraiki |
| 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 |
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Introduction / History
Most likely the name Dabgar comes from a Hindi word that refers to a storage place for grains and other foods. They were probably involved with food storage at one time. These Muslims now live primarily in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. About a third of them are in neighboring Pakistan.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They hold low paying manual jobs, but some are small businessmen. A few have become educators, businessmen and politicians. They are famous for their fine embroidery work on fabrics and clothes.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Dabgar religion blends those of Sunni Muslims with Hindu beliefs.
What Are Their Needs?
The Dabgar people need to accept the warm embrace of the only savior so they can enjoy spiritually meaningful lives.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work mightily in their communities, blessing them in every way.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Dabgar 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.