The Muslim Cheruman people live in Kerala and speak Malayalam, Kerala’s language.

They work mainly in agriculture. They are not vegetarians. They eat rice as a cereal.

The Cheruman have cousin marriages and there is a dowry. Marriage is by mutual consent or by negotiation.

The bereaved can marry again but they don’t allow for divorce. They bury their dead. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the family estate.

The Cheruman have a parish council which are a local group of churches. It looks after their needs. They believe in education for boys and girls and use traditional and modern medicines.

Pray the Cheruman would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.

Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.

Pray for loving workers.

Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.

Pray for a church planting movement to thrive in their communities.

They need the Holy Spirit to empower them to open their eyes and see Jesus.

Pray for loving workers to go to the Cheruman people.

Pray that gospel materials lead them to salvation.

Pray for them to find their need for a sin-free savior and find it in Jesus Christ.

Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for truth.

Scripture Prayers for the Cheruman (Muslim traditions) in India.

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999