Ansari in Pakistan
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Biswarup Ganguly - Wikimedia
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Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Sources:
People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
Subgroups: 1
| Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shaikh Momin | 413,000 |
The Ansari people are noted for their friendliness and their helpfulness. They are predominately artisans by trade and are mostly poor and illiterate. The weaving of silk is a common trade skill of these people. Although traditionally weavers and textile sellers, the Ansaris are now involved in a wide range of small business enterprises.
Pakistan is a country that is very hostile to the gospel. It is almost impossible for believers to stay long enough to help people find their way to the cross, and be discipled in the ways of Jesus Christ.
The friendliness of the Ansaris can open doors for believers to develop closeness and opportunities to share the gospel.
There are no known Ansaris who follow Christ in Pakistan. Pray for the Lord to find a way to draw these people into his family. Pray for the Lord to bless the Ansaris in such a way that they will know He is the one to follow.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Ansari people a hunger for righteousness and holiness that will turn their hearts to Jesus.
Pray for the Lord to find a way to get His children into Ansari communities so that they can enjoy the blessings of the Savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Ansari in Pakistan.
| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| Ansari profile for Children and Family Missions Activities |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2014-10-09 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2019-07-19 |
| People Name General | Ansari |
| People Name in Country | Ansari |
| Pronunciation |
ahn-SAH-ree
|
| Population this Country | 4,854,000 |
| Population all Countries | 17,535,000 |
| Total Countries | 6 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 97 |
| Alternate Names | Asar; Dewang; Garana; Jhola Jola; Jola; Jolha; Julaha; Julia; Kabirpanthi; Karikar; Kuchchak; Marwadi; Meman; Momin; Momin Ansari; Mominson; Momna; Sale; Shaikh Momin; Sheikh Mohmandi; Tari; Vankar; अंसारी |
| People ID | 16221 |
| ROP3 Code | 111334 |
| Country | Pakistan | ||||||
| Region | Asia, South | ||||||
| Continent | Asia | ||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
| Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||
| Total States on file | 5 | ||||||
| Largest States |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Total States | 5 |
| Punjab 4,339,000 | |
| Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 261,000 | |
| Islamabad 71,000 | |
| Sindh 53,000 | |
| Balochistan 500 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Language | Punjabi, Western (2,148,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
| Language Code | pnb Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
| Total Languages | 13 | ||||||||||||
| Secondary Languages |
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| Primary Language | Punjabi, Western (2,148,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | pnb Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 13 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Saraiki 1,299,000 | |
| Urdu 1,081,000 | |
| Pahari-Potwari 129,000 | |
| Hindko, Northern 104,000 | |
| Hindko, Southern 98,000 | |
| Marwari 55,000 | |
| Pashto, Northern 19,000 | |
| Sindhi 11,000 | |
| Pashto, Central 7,900 | |
| Bagri 2,400 | |
| Dhatki 400 | |
| Shina, Kohistani 300 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Western |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Western
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1885-1922) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-2021) |
| Bible-Complete | No |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
100.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
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* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Photo Source | Biswarup Ganguly - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
| Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
| Video Source | Asia Harvest |
| Profile Source | Keith Carey |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |
