Mochi (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

If you were to purchase any sort of saddle or leather shoes in Nepal, northern India or Pakistan, chances are good that it was put together by a Mochi. The name "Mochi" comes from the Sanskrit mochika and the Hindi word Mojna which mean "to fold." While the Chamars would do the initial slaughtering and preparation of the cattle hide, the Mochis are the ones who typically do the finishing work on leather items. For this reason, the Mochi have higher status than the Chamar community.


What Are Their Lives Like?

People with low status seldom get the chance to rise above their lot through education. Educational standards are low for the Mochis.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though Pakistan is a Muslim culture, it is heavily influenced by Hinduism. For that reason, communities like the Mochis that deal with dead animals have low status.


What Are Their Needs?

These people need to realize that they cannot please God without being empowered by the Holy Spirit. They cannot have the Holy Spirit without Jesus Christ. They need someone to take the gospel to them, but this is very difficult in a closed Muslim country like Pakistan.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to thrust out loving, anointed workers to the Mochi people in Pakistan.
Pray that the Lord will make a way for them to respond to the name of Jesus Christ.
Pray that the Church will begin connecting with Mochi Muslims and help lead to the Light of the World.
Pray for a harvest of souls among the Mochi Muslims that will result in a disciple-making movement and transformed lives.


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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-11-20
Global Prayer Digest: 2015-10-13
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-08-12
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-08-24
People Name General Mochi (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Mochi (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation MOH-chee
Alternate Names Charaikar; Das; Dhapal; Jatia; Machi; Mukeri; Rabidas; Raighar; Ramdasi; Raudari; Ravida; Rehgar; Rishi; Ruidas; Sajgar; Sochi; Sonani; मोची (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 3,564,000
Population all Countries 3,656,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 71
People ID 17625
ROP3 Code 113060
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
Punjab
2,955,000
Sindh
217,000
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
154,000
Azad Kashmir
40,000
Islamabad
35,000
Balochistan
800
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
  Punjab 2,955,000
  Sindh 217,000
  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 154,000
  Azad Kashmir 40,000
  Islamabad 35,000
  Balochistan 800
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 Punjabi, Western (1,550,000 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 17
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Saraiki
1,225,000
Urdu
252,000
Sindhi
114,000
Pahari-Potwari
100,000
Marwari
84,000
Hindko, Northern
81,000
Hindko, Southern
64,000
Pashto, Northern
14,000
Bagri
8,200
Pashto, Central
7,400
Dhatki
3,300
Goaria
1,200
Kacchi
600
Koli, Wadiyari
400
Kashmiri
300
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (1,550,000 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 17
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Saraiki 1,225,000
  Urdu 252,000
  Sindhi 114,000
  Pahari-Potwari 100,000
  Marwari 84,000
  Hindko, Northern 81,000
  Hindko, Southern 64,000
  Pashto, Northern 14,000
  Bagri 8,200
  Pashto, Central 7,400
  Dhatki 3,300
  Goaria 1,200
  Kacchi 600
  Koli, Wadiyari 400
  Kashmiri 300
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Western

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Western

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1885-1922)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1819-2021)
Bible-Complete No
Bible-NT Audio Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, New Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Western Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Punjabi, Western Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Campus Crusade for Christ
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Steve Evans - Flickr  Creative Commons 
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.