Barad (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan

The Barad (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Pakistan
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Largest Religion
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

he Barad people are also called the Baraad or Barad Fakir, which means "wandering dervish." Traditionally they were nomads who traded horses and cattle. Most now live in Pakistan s Sindh Province and their language is Saraiki.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They were once horse and cattle traders, but now the Barad people hold just about any job. That includes agriculture, fishing and small-scale trade. Many work as laborers in urban areas, contributing to diverse economic activities. Their resilience and adaptability help them navigate economic challenges.

They value strong family ties and community cohesion. Traditional music, dance and festivals play a vital role in their social life. The Barad people maintain a vibrant oral tradition, passing down stories and cultural values through generations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though the Barad are official Sunni Muslim, many adhere to the more emotional and mystical Sufi form of Islam. They have a tradition of writing and reciting poems which reflects the Sufi form of Islam.


What Are Their Needs?

They face many social and economic problems that will not be easily solved.

The Barad people need to put their hope in the King of kings, realizing that he is the one who gives them worth and dignity.


Prayer Points

Pray for loving workers to go to the Barad people until there are disciples who make more disciples.
Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Barad to understand and to believe the gospel.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Barad people with adequate medical care.
Pray for Barad elders and family leaders to have dreams of the risen Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Barad (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Barad (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Barad (Muslim traditions)
Alternate Names Barar; Barari; Umati; बराड (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 11,000
Population all Countries 11,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17484
ROP3 Code 112896
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 1
  Punjab 11,000
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 Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Saraiki (8,400 speakers)
Language Code skr   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Western
1,400
Urdu
600
Primary Language Saraiki (8,400 speakers)
Language Code skr   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Western 1,400
  Urdu 600
People Groups Speaking Saraiki
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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