In Assam, India there are many Muslims. Islam was introduced to Assam in the 1200s.
Most Assamese Muslims depend on agriculture for a living. Many live in Barpeta, Dhubri and Nagaon.
Assamese Muslims are less orthodox than most other Asian Muslims. They are involved in Hindu festivals and customs. They have many mosques of which Panbari is the oldest.
The Assamese in Bhutan need the chance to allow Jesus Christ to transform their lives. They need life to the full!
Pray for the Assamese people to have the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find the only savior.
Pray for the Lord to send out loving workers to Bhutan.
Pray for Assamese disciples to make more disciples until their families and villages can enjoy his blessings.
Scripture Prayers for the Assamese (Muslim traditions) in Bhutan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Assamese (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Assamese (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation |
ah-sah-MEEZ
|
Alternate Names | Asomia Muslim; Asomiya Musalman; Garia; Goria; Muria; Thalua; Thalua Musalman; अस्सामएसए (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,000 |
Population all Countries | 3,204,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10461 |
ROP3 Code | 114973 |
ROP25 Code | 300536 |
ROP25 Name | Assamese |
Country | Bhutan | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Location in Country | Southern Bhutan Source: Ethnologue 2010 | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 36 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Southern Bhutan. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Total States | 3 |
Eastern 1,300 | |
Southern 500 | |
Western 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 Bhutan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Assamese (2,000 speakers) |
Language Code | asm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Assamese (2,000 speakers) |
Language Code | asm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Assamese |
Primary Language: Assamese
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1822-1974) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1833-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
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National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |