Usta in India
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Usta |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 1,800 |
| World Population: | 1,800 |
| 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 Muslim - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Usta are a Muslim artisan community. Though they live primarily in Rajasthan, some live in other northern states such as Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are subdivided by the craft they perform. Most are metal workers who make goods out of brass and copper. These include lamps, kitchen utensils and decorations.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though they are Sunni Muslims, the Usta people also have their own traditional religious practices.
What Are Their Needs?
The Usta people need to be given the chance to hear the life-changing gospel so they can enjoy life to the full.
Prayer Points
Pray for loving gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Usta people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing the hearts of these people would be open and ready to follow him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended families so the gospel will spread rapidly.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Usta people to become fruitful so others will be drawn to Jesus Christ.