The Muslim Badhi (aka Barhai) are a Muslim community found in the Terai region of Nepal. They are sometimes referred to as Multani while other times as Saifi, which denotes their Muslim sub-caste of blacksmiths and carpenters.
Today their main employment is in farming. While some own small farms, most are agricultural laborers. Prostitution also generates a source of income for the Badhi. Although they live near other Muslim groups, they have little interaction with them. They maintain a broader social distancing with neighboring Hindu groups.
The Badhi follow Sunni Muslim beliefs and practice customs similar to Muslims in Uttar Pradesh, just to their south.
Reports have indicated that Badhi communities need assistance to strengthen economically, educationally and politically.
Pray for an increase in ability and strategy for those whom God assigns to speak about His love for the Muslim Badhi. Pray that the Badhi will have a vibrant, Spirit-filled church movement that communicates and spreads the truth about God's Kingdom. Pray that the Muslims around the Badhi will be drawn to faith by seeing how God blesses those Badhi who turn to Him. Pray that God's Spirit will bring about a people movement to Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Badhi (Muslim traditions) in Nepal.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/Badhai-People/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_Barhai
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Badhi (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Badhi (Muslim traditions) |
Alternate Names | Badhia; Chinaora; Kalbelia; Melori; Odmata; Sheresahbadia; Shersahbadia; Sishoobadia; Sishubadia; Uranamara; बढ़ी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 400 |
Population all Countries | 45,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17476 |
ROP3 Code | 112886 |
Country | Nepal | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Districts of Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusa, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, and Banke. Source: www.ethnologue.com |
Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Districts of Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusa, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, and Banke.. Source: www.ethnologue.com |
Total States | 1 |
Bheri 400 | |
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 Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (400 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Urdu (400 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
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) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2023 Isudas All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |