Subgroups: 1
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Kachchhi | 39,000 |
In the 14th century a Muslim missionary converted thousands of Hindus in India. This missionary called the new converts the Momis, which means, "exemplary Muslims." Over the years this name became Memons, a people also known as the maritime businessmen of India for their expertise in import, export and the creation of huge business dynasties.
For centuries they thrived economically while other Muslim groups struggled in South Asia. Centuries before independence, the Memons practiced charity and social involvement. This is an important part of their heritage. Their generosity is one of the things that defines them.
The Memons are still businesspeople—traders, shippers, importers and exporters. Wherever they migrate, Memons establish social and welfare committees. They have built homes for the poor. Any member of their group can ask for help, making sure that they don't face dire poverty like many of the other Islamic groups of South Asia.
Despite efforts to curb their power in both Pakistan and India, the Memons rise like a phoenix. Their numbers are small, but they hold power and wealth, especially in Mumbai, India.
The Memons live in close-knit communities. Well-organized societies known as jamats oversee the activities and social welfare of the Memon community. A jamat may be as small as a few hundred families or as large as a few thousand families.
Memons frown upon marriage to outsiders, and divorce is extremely rare. Parents sometimes arrange marriages through a matchmaker. Often a proposed marriage must be pre-approved by the jamat to ensure that the family is in good standing. It is not unusual for a family to spend its entire life savings on an elaborate wedding.
This unreached people group is 100 percent Muslim. They are devoted to their religion, and have built many mosques throughout India, making it possible for others to worship Allah.
In their international trade, they meet Christ's followers. Will those believers show the spirit of Christ? Will this socially exclusive ethnic group welcome friendships with believers?
Pray that followers of Christ, involved in international business, will demonstrate God's priorities of love, humility, justice and mercy.
Pray that Memon businessmen will encounter revelations of Jesus and turn to him.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw Muslim Memons to the Lord this very decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Memon in India.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2019/09/26
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2016/10/06
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2010/10/18
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2008/08/25
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Memon |
People Name in Country | Memon |
Pronunciation | MEM-un |
Alternate Names | Kachchh Memon; Kachchhi Memon; Kachhi; Kuchchi Memon; Kutchi Memon; Mamar; मेमोन |
Population this Country | 718,000 |
Population all Countries | 890,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 14 |
People ID | 17530 |
ROP3 Code | 112952 |
ROP25 Code | 305387 |
ROP25 Name | Memon |
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 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 18 |
Gujarat 412,000 | |
Maharashtra 289,000 | |
Kerala 4,300 | |
Tamil Nadu 2,800 | |
Madhya Pradesh 2,400 | |
Karnataka 1,900 | |
Goa 1,200 | |
Delhi 900 | |
Daman and Diu 900 | |
Rajasthan 800 | |
Telangana 700 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 400 | |
West Bengal 400 | |
Jharkhand 300 | |
Uttar Pradesh 300 | |
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 | Gujarati (592,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (592,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kacchi 16,000 | |
Sindhi 1,300 | |
Koli, Wadiyari 300 | |
People Groups | Speaking Gujarati |
Primary Language: Gujarati
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1809-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2021) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |