Dom (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan


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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

Historically known for their skills as musicians, entertainers and craftsmen, the Dom have migrated and settled in various regions, including Pakistan. Over time, many Doms converted to Islam, integrating into the broader Muslim society while retaining aspects of their cultural heritage. The Muslim Dom people primarily reside in urban and semi-urban areas of Pakistan, such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They often live in marginalized communities and work in various trades, including traditional crafts, manual labor and entertainment. Many Dom families face economic hardships, with limited access to stable employment.

Despite these challenges, they maintain strong family bonds and community networks, supporting each other in times of need. Education remains a priority for many Dom families, although financial constraints often limit their children's access to quality schooling.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Muslim Dom follow Sunni Islam, which shapes their religious and social lives. They observe Islamic practices such as daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Local mosques serve as important centers for worship and community gatherings, where religious leaders provide spiritual guidance. Their faith plays a crucial role in their identity and daily interactions. Like most Muslim peoples in South Asia, the Dom people also worship local spirits which they believe help them with their practical needs.


What Are Their Needs?

The ministry of Jesus among the poor and outcast is a clear call to reach out to the Muslim Dom of Pakistan. There are no known workers among the Muslim Dom people in Pakistan.


Prayer Points

Pray for a spiritual breakthrough among the Dom people in Pakistan.
Pray that God would break down centuries-old bondages that keep the Dom people away from the only savior.
Pray that God would use the Dom people to bring others to faith in Christ.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Muslim Dom people in Pakistan.


Scripture Prayers for the Dom (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_people


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Dom (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Dom (Muslim traditions)
Alternate Names Dhangad; Domahra; Domar; Dombo; Dombo Dumna; Dombo. Dumna; Domra; Doom; Doomna; Dumar; Dumna; Mahasha; Murdafarash; डोम (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 9,500
Population all Countries 219,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17522
ROP3 Code 112941
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Sindh
5,900
Punjab
3,600
Islamabad
40
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Sindh 5,900
  Punjab 3,600
  Islamabad 40
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Sindhi (3,300 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
Urdu
2,300
Saraiki
1,900
Punjabi, Western
1,500
Dhatki
200
Marwari (Pakistan)
100
Primary Language Sindhi (3,300 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
  Urdu 2,300
  Saraiki 1,900
  Punjabi, Western 1,500
  Dhatki 200
  Marwari (Pakistan) 100
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1825-1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Recorded oral Bible Oral Bibles
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Sindhi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Sindhi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
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