Subgroups: 1
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Mewafarosh | 5,500 |
The Kunjra (or Rayeen) of India are one of several unengaged people groups in the east Indian state of Bihar. The east Indian state of Bihar has 15 million Muslims with no one working long-term to reach them. Depending on their location, they speak either Bengali, Urdu, or Maitili. Belonging to one of the backward, or lower castes, their hereditary societal status is defined by their occupation as vegetable growers and sellers.
If you lived in India, there is a good chance that you would be buying your produce from members of the Rayeen community. They work as transporters of produce from the farms to the marketplace. In order to be sure they can make a profit selling the produce, they must negotiate prices with the farmers. They have a reputation for being a friendly and outgoing people who enjoy family life.
The Kunjra people are Sunni, the largest branch of Islam. They try to obey the teachings of the Koran and the prophet Mohammad. They believe that by following the Five Pillars of Islam that they will attain heaven when they die. However, Allah, the supreme God of the universe, determines who enters paradise. Sunnis pray five times a day facing Mecca. They fast the month of Ramadan. They attend mosque services on Friday. If a Muslim has the means, he or she will make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in his or her lifetime. Muslims are also prohibited to drink alcohol, eat pork, gamble, steal, use deceit, slander, and make idols. The two main holidays for Sunni Muslims are Eid al Fitr, the breaking of the monthly fast and Eid al Adha, the celebration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah. Because of their Islamic beliefs the Kunjra have faced oppression from Hindus, which has prompted many of them to migrate outside the state of Bihar.
In 2008 a dam broke that caused catastrophic flooding in Bihar. It is hard for outsiders to get in and stay long term to help the Kunjra. Most likely, teams who go with business skills and the ability to create jobs will be well received. Most of all the Kunjra need to hear and understand the good news about Jesus or Isa. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Rayeen people a desire for the truth of the Word of God. Pray for a disciple making movement that will bless the Rayeen people this decade. Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the Rayeen people to help them with their spiritual and physical needs.
Scripture Prayers for the Rayeen (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
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Global Prayer Digest: 2012-10-04 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-10-20 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-09-20 |
People Name General | Rayeen (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Rayeen (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation | rain |
Alternate Names | Kunjada; Kunjra; Mewa Farosh; Raie; Rayeen; Sabifarosh; Sabz Farosh; Sabzfarosh; राईं (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 1,159,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,299,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 23 |
People ID | 17328 |
ROP3 Code | 112710 |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
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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 | 8 |
Bihar 603,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 474,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 30,000 | |
West Bengal 27,000 | |
Jharkhand 4,100 | |
Uttarakhand 2,600 | |
Maharashtra 500 | |
Odisha 100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (833,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (833,000 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 69,000 | |
Bengali 26,000 | |
Maithili 18,000 | |
Awadhi 7,500 | |
Magahi 6,700 | |
Angika 4,600 | |
Kanauji 2,000 | |
Bundeli 1,400 | |
Bagheli 700 | |
Braj Bhasha 200 | |
Garhwali 200 | |
Kumaoni 40 | |
Malvi 30 | |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Mohammad Faraz |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |