Chamar (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan

The Chamar (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Pakistan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
Progress
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* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

It seems that every class of people has been despised and discriminated against at some time, and the Chamar Muslims are no exception, even in Muslim Pakistan. Their name derives from Chamakara, meaning "a worker in leather."


Where Are they Located?

Chamars live mostly in north India. In Pakistan, Muslim Chamars are most likely to be found near the city of Lahore.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Muslim Chamar women are known for their beauty. Many of them work as midwives. Chamars seek marriage partners from outside their own clan, but within their own community. Adult marriage is the norm among Muslim Chamars. They do not have child brides.

In South Asia people say the Chamars, be they Hindu or Muslim, are criminally minded and unintelligent. Their work is considered degrading, and it involves dealing with foul stenches and dead animals. This is not the kind of work people would choose, but the caste system keeps them there, even in Muslim Pakistan.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though most Chamars are Hindus, there is a Sunni Muslim minority among them. Because of the caste system's negative influence in that entire region, even Muslims are affected by it.


What Are Their Needs?

Chamars, be they Hindu or Muslim, need to know that the God who created them has a purpose for them. They need to be freed to seek their worth in God rather than be limited by what people think about them.


Prayer Points

Pray that the church will begin reaching out to the Chamar Muslims in Pakistan.
Pray that the Chamar Muslims themselves will not be "biased" against the claims of Christ, but will thoughtfully consider what he said in his word.
Pray for a disciple making movement within Chamar communities in Pakistan.


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


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17499/PK
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17499/IN
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16561/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamar
https://tribune.com.pk/story/357765/pakistans-caste-system-the-untouchables-struggle/
http://www.countercurrents.org/ckumar240312.htm
https://defence.pk/threads/the-chamar-regiment.287029/


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Chamar (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Chamar (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation chah-MAR
Alternate Names Arya; Bhambi; Bhambro; Chambhar; Chamma; Chaudhari; Jatav; Jatia; Mehtar; Mochi; Raidas; Ramdasi; Ramdasia; Ravidas; चामर (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 238,000
Population all Countries 238,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 5
People ID 17499
ROP3 Code 112915
ROP25 Code 301655
ROP25 Name Chamar
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 on file 6
Largest States
Sindh
174,000
Punjab
44,000
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
20,000
Islamabad
700
Balochistan
100
Gilgit-Baltistan
100
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 6
  Sindh 174,000
  Punjab 44,000
  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 20,000
  Islamabad 700
  Balochistan 100
  Gilgit-Baltistan 100
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 Sindhi (95,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 16
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Urdu
57,000
Punjabi, Western
36,000
Saraiki
19,000
Hindko, Northern
7,400
Marwari
4,800
Hindko, Southern
4,600
Dhatki
3,300
Pashto, Northern
2,900
Pashto, Central
1,400
Koli, Wadiyari
900
Goaria
800
Bagri
800
Kacchi
600
Pahari-Potwari
600
Koli, Parkari
100
Primary Language Sindhi (95,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 16
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Urdu 57,000
  Punjabi, Western 36,000
  Saraiki 19,000
  Hindko, Northern 7,400
  Marwari 4,800
  Hindko, Southern 4,600
  Dhatki 3,300
  Pashto, Northern 2,900
  Pashto, Central 1,400
  Koli, Wadiyari 900
  Goaria 800
  Bagri 800
  Kacchi 600
  Pahari-Potwari 600
  Koli, Parkari 100
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
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Profile Source Keith Carey 
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