An alternative name for the Momna is Momin, which in Arabic means a true follower of the faith. The Muslim Momna were Hindus before conversion to Islam. Some are now Sunni Muslim and others are Shia, which has created a rift within the community. To make the rift even worse, there is also a Wahabi group of Momna. These three religious subdivisions generally live in three different locations. People do not often marry across these subdivision lines. The three religious subdivisions are in turn made up of several clans. Most Momna are farmers. They have their own caste association which governs the community.
Hindu extremist groups in Gujarat (where most Momna people live) have pursued a campaign of "intimidation, slander and harassment of Muslims and Christians in Dalit and tribal groups". An anti-conversion law was passed in 2003.
Please pray young people in this people group will be lead to Christian content on the internet, and that they will be interested in it, and will be given understanding.
There has been no indication of any Christians among the Momna people, in either India or Pakistan. If there are secret believers they need our prayer support.
Please pray for peaceful relations between the Sunni, Shia, and Wahabi sects wtihin this people group.
Scripture Prayers for the Momna in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Momna |
People Name in Country | Momna |
Population this Country | 162,000 |
Population all Countries | 164,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
Alternate Names | मोमना |
People ID | 17646 |
ROP3 Code | 113083 |
Country | India | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 13 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 13 |
Gujarat 149,000 | |
Maharashtra 9,500 | |
Tamil Nadu 900 | |
Madhya Pradesh 800 | |
Daman and Diu 500 | |
Delhi 300 | |
Telangana 100 | |
West Bengal 100 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 100 | |
Karnataka 80 | |
Rajasthan 70 | |
Jharkhand 60 | |
Chhattisgarh 30 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Gujarati (159,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (159,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Urdu 3,500 | |
Kacchi 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 (1823-2016) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture / Bible |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Creation to Christ |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Gujarati |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
General | Bible Visuals |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | God's Simple Plan |
General | Gospel website in this language |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: ગુજરાતી - Gujarati |
Text / Printed Matter | Bibles, Bible League |
Text / Printed Matter | Father's Love Letter |
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. |