Rahmani (Muslim traditions) in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 7

Subgroup Name Population
Kelia 2,400
Dasaundhi 2,300
Biram 2,200
Ramaiya 1,300
Turuk 1,100
Rajbhat 400
Gajbhim Unknown

Introduction / History

The Rai Bhat people live in Uttar Pradesh. They speak Urdu and Hindi and read and write in Perso-Arabic and Devanagari. Bhat were traditionally court performers. The Bhat recited poetry, often in a very high, sing-song voice.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, they continue the practice of phakras which is a poetic speech used to praise others. But most work in cultivation. They are not well educated so the gospel will need to be given in oral form. The Rai Bhat people usually marry their cousins. Monogamy is their usual way. They allow for divorceand remarriage. On the death of the father, the children inherit the property with sons getting morethan the daughters.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Despite being a very creative people group, the Bhat have tended to adopt the religion of those they have served. For some that means following Islam. For others, it involves following Hinduism. Ancestor worship and the occult also continue to be practiced among the Bhat. Like most Muslim communities they bury their dead.


What Are Their Needs?

The Rai Bhat people need to experience the life changing transformation that only Jesus Christ can offer.


Prayer Points

Pray that as the Rai Bhat read about Jesus in the Koran, they will read the Bible and come to Jesus Christ. Pray for spiritual discernment and hunger that will lead them to the only Savior, Jesus Christ. Pray for a powerful move of the Holy Spirit that will lead to a church planting movement.


Scripture Prayers for the Rahmani (Muslim traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Rahmani (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Rahmani (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation rah-MAH-nee
Alternate Names Bahrot; Bhaat; Bhatti; Brahma Bhat; Brahmabhat; Brahmabhatta; Dasund; Jaga; Kavi; Muslim Bhat; Ramavat; Rao; भाट (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 277,000
Population all Countries 339,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
People ID 16407
ROP3 Code 111556
ROP25 Code 301141
ROP25 Name Bhat
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 9
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
235,000
Bihar
28,000
Gujarat
4,200
West Bengal
3,500
Jammu and Kashmir
2,500
Uttarakhand
2,200
Madhya Pradesh
1,400
Maharashtra
800
Rajasthan
90
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 9
  Uttar Pradesh 235,000
  Bihar 28,000
  Gujarat 4,200
  West Bengal 3,500
  Jammu and Kashmir 2,500
  Uttarakhand 2,200
  Madhya Pradesh 1,400
  Maharashtra 800
  Rajasthan 90
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 India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Urdu (209,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
13,000
Awadhi
3,000
Bengali
2,900
Gujarati
1,700
Kashmiri
1,100
Maithili
800
Kanauji
700
Dogri
500
Garhwali
300
Magahi
100
Bundeli
60
Marwari
30
Primary Language Urdu (209,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 13,000
  Awadhi 3,000
  Bengali 2,900
  Gujarati 1,700
  Kashmiri 1,100
  Maithili 800
  Kanauji 700
  Dogri 500
  Garhwali 300
  Magahi 100
  Bundeli 60
  Marwari 30
People Groups Speaking Urdu

Primary Language:  Urdu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1747-1894)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1758-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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