Momna in India

People Name:	Momna
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	183,000
World Population:	185,000
Primary Language:	Gujarati
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 / History

An alternative name for the Momna is Momin, which in Arabic means a true follower of the faith. The Muslim Momna were Hindus before conversion to Islam. Most live in Gujarat and Maharashtra, but there are smaller numbers in Tamil Nadu and neighboring Pakistan.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Momna are farmers. They have their own caste association which governs the community.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Some are now Sunni Muslim and others are Shia, which has created a rift within the community. To make the rift even worse, there is also a Wahabi group of Momna in India. These three religious subdivisions generally live in three different locations. People do not often marry across these subdivision lines. The three religious subdivisions are in turn made up of several clans.

What Are Their Needs?

Hindu extremist groups in Gujarat (where most Momna people live) have pursued a campaign of intimidation, slander and harassment of Muslim and Christian communities. These Muslims have almost no way to hear about the wonderful grace of Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

Please pray young Momna people will be lead to Christian content on the internet, and that they will be interested in it, and will be given spiritual understanding.

There has been no indication of any Christians among the Momna people in either India or Pakistan. If there are secret believers, they need our prayer support for protection and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Please pray for peaceful relations between the Sunni, Shia, and Wahabi sects within this people group.