Baghban (Muslim traditions) in Nepal
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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: | Baghban (Muslim traditions) |
| Country: | Nepal |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 1,100 |
| World Population: | 269,100 |
| 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 |
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Introduction / History
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the Baghban people migrated from western India to Uttar Pradesh. A smaller number moved further north into what is now Nepal. The Baghban's name derives from their occupation. It means "gardener."
The Muslim Baghban people are spread far and wide. As a result, they speak at least eight languages. You can find them in both the rural and urban parts of India and Pakistan, and a smaller number in Nepal.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most of the Baghban people are agriculturalists who raise vegetables on small plots. However, others engage in wholesale and retail sales of fruits. Although they speak Awalhi, they use Urdu as a trade language. No doubt many in Nepal speak Nepali.
They only marry within their own community. Parents decide whom their children will marry. Often, they marry a cousin. A man can have more than one wife, but this is rare.
What Are Their Beliefs?
In Nepal the Baghban people are solidly Sunni Muslim. They believe the words of their prophet, Mohammed, as spelled out in the Koran. Allah is the god of creation, and a good Muslim should be fully committed to Allah. Though orthodox Islam frowns on such
What Are Their Needs?
The Baghban community needs to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. They need Christians to go to them who will love them, share the gospel with them, and call them to repentance. There are evangelistic materials available to them, but laborers are greatly ne
Prayer Points
Pray that God will send laborers to share the gospel with them and that he will soften Baghban hearts to the gospel.
Pray that God will reveal himself in dreams and visions and send believers who can explain those dreams and visions to them.
Pray that churches will adopt this people group and support those seeking to pursue them with the gospel.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Baghban people in Nepal, Pakistan and India.