Mirasi (Muslim traditions) in India


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

Introduction / History

They are also called Pakhwaji, because of they play the timbrel. The word Mirasi comes from the Arabic word "miras" which means inheritance. Many sub groups exist among them.


Where Are they Located?

Mirasi people are a caste living in the northern parts of India. Some have migrated to nearby states. Mirasis in Uttar Pradesh live in regions such as Meerut. They live in most parts of Punjab state.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Mirasi people entertain at fairs and sing at weddings. Many are laborers, and farming tenants, and also sell vegetables. The well-educated work in government, serve in the military and do research for genealogies.

They have a caste council to judge in disputes and make sure that the people behave as they should. Mirasi people do not marry outside their group. They speak Magadhi, Urdu, Rajasthani, Punjabi, and Hindi.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Mirasi people consist of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs. The Muslims among them believe the basic tenets of Islam, but their Islam is tainted with Hindu beliefs.


What Are Their Needs?

One can only imagine the spiritual confusion involved with three major religions within their families and communities.

Bible resources exist in Urdu and Hindi, but Mirasi people remain an unreached people group.

They need open hearts to hear God's answers to their spiritual problems.


Prayer Points

Pray that Mirasi Muslim people will be liberated by God's Holy Spirit from the many ties that bind them to lives devoid of Christ's blessings.
Pray that Mirasi Muslims will see past their respective traditional worship to the futility of it all and experience a growing desire to know and follow the one true God.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among Mirasi Muslims, leading them to love Him with their whole being.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to anoint Mirasi Muslim families, especially the children and youth, and to raise up a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses of Christ's mercy and love.


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


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mirasi


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Mirasi (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Mirasi (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation mee-RAH-see
Alternate Names Bhand; Charan; Dhadhi; Dom; Dum; Langah; Mir; Mira; Miralm; Mir-Alm; Miriasi; Miriasin; Nagarchi; Pakhwadji; Pakhwaji; Shaikh; Sheikh; Tasbirdar; मिरसी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 47,000
Population all Countries 2,144,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17622
ROP3 Code 113057
ROP25 Code 305489
ROP25 Name Mirasi
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
Haryana
19,000
Punjab
13,000
Gujarat
3,700
Jammu and Kashmir
3,400
Bihar
3,200
Madhya Pradesh
2,400
Himachal Pradesh
2,000
Delhi
600
Chandigarh
200
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
  Haryana 19,000
  Punjab 13,000
  Gujarat 3,700
  Jammu and Kashmir 3,400
  Bihar 3,200
  Madhya Pradesh 2,400
  Himachal Pradesh 2,000
  Delhi 600
  Chandigarh 200
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 (22,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 16
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Punjabi, Eastern
11,000
Gujarati
2,500
Dogri
1,500
Kashmiri
600
Marwari (India)
400
Haryanvi
400
Bhojpuri
400
Magahi
300
Kacchi
200
Kangri
200
Bhattiyali
100
Bagri
100
Chambeali
60
Bilaspuri
30
Mandeali
20
Primary Language Urdu (22,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 16
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Punjabi, Eastern 11,000
  Gujarati 2,500
  Dogri 1,500
  Kashmiri 600
  Marwari (India) 400
  Haryanvi 400
  Bhojpuri 400
  Magahi 300
  Kacchi 200
  Kangri 200
  Bhattiyali 100
  Bagri 100
  Chambeali 60
  Bilaspuri 30
  Mandeali 20
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)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Love Story General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Urdu Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children 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 for Children Bible for Children
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 Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Galen Frysinger 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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