Nalband in India

The Nalband have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Nalband were originally Hindu blacksmiths in north India. Some of these tradesmen converted to Sunni Islam during the Mughal period. Nalband means "maker of horseshoes." At the time of the Partition in 1947 many Nalband migrated to Pakistan. With the reduction of their traditional occupation, many of the Nalband have become landless agricultural workers and small businesspersons. Some continue their trade of metalworker to produce swords, knives and other items of iron and steel. Some Nalband live in Sikh villages where they work as day laborers.

The main language of the Nalband is Urdu. The Nalband also speak other regional languages.


Where Are they Located?

Most Nalband today live in the Indian state of Bihar. Others live in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Nalband, as Muslims, often marry outside of their caste or clan with other Saifi Muslims. All that is necessary is that the potential spouse be a Muslim. Families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people. Local imams officiate at weddings. Sons inherit property upon the death of the father. Monogamy is the general rule among the Nalband although having more than one wife is permitted.

The Nalband eat meat except for pork. Their main foods are rice, wheat, lentils and seasonal vegetables.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Nalband are Sunni Muslims, the largest group within Islam. They follow the teaching of the Qur 'an and the prophet Muhammad. They pray five times a day facing Mecca. Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting during daylight hours), and Muslims usually give zakat (charity) on the occasion. Eid Al-Adha, the feast of the sacrifice, is celebrated on the tenth day the twelfth month and lasts for four days, during which Muslims usually slaughter a sheep and distribute its meat in 3 parts: among family, friends, and the poor.


What Are Their Needs?

The Nalband need to hear and understand the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. They need to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out before them by Christians. They could use help in educating their children and obtaining job training so that they can make a decent living. The Nalband need to realize that the teachings of Muhammad will not save them from their sins.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Lord leads the Nalband to investigate the claims of Isa, the Arabic name for Jesus.
Pray that the Nalband come to see that Isa is much more than a human prophet and that He is the Savior of all.
Pray God leads Indian Muslim Background Believers in Christ to reach out and share the gospel with the Nalband.


Scripture Prayers for the Nalband in India.


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalband_(name)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saifi


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Nalband
People Name in Country Nalband
Alternate Names Lalband; Lalman; Shaikh; नालबंद
Population this Country 6,500
Population all Countries 6,500
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17752
ROP3 Code 113211
ROP25 Code 305830
ROP25 Name Nalband
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 7
Largest States
Bihar
4,700
Karnataka
600
Madhya Pradesh
500
Delhi
400
Himachal Pradesh
300
Maharashtra
40
Chandigarh
20
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 7
  Bihar 4,700
  Karnataka 600
  Madhya Pradesh 500
  Delhi 400
  Himachal Pradesh 300
  Maharashtra 40
  Chandigarh 20
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 (4,200 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
1,100
Punjabi, Eastern
90
Maithili
50
Telugu
50
Gujarati
Primary Language Urdu (4,200 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 1,100
  Punjabi, Eastern 90
  Maithili 50
  Telugu 50
  Gujarati
People Groups Speaking Urdu

Primary Language:  Urdu

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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Profile Source David Kugel 
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