The word rangrez means a dyer in the Persian language, and the community has been connected with this occupation, while others were tailors and washermen. They consist of three subdivisions: the Lalgarh, Nilgarh and Chhipi. The community places the Chhipi in the lowest position because they dyed and printed clothes whereas the Lalgarh and Nilgarh generally prepare color from indigo. A number of Rangrez caste associations exist. Quite a few Rangrez have immigrated to Pakistan.
The Rangrez traditionally have practiced dye making. Now many Rangrez seek other vocations due to the competition from cheaper commercial dye making companies. They tend to seek work in the trade of fabrics and clothing.
They have contact only with other Muslims and some Hindus in Bangladesh.
The Rangrez community practices Sunni Islam. It also visits the shrines of various Sufi saints found in North India, such as Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Sunni religious practices are staid and simple. They believe that Allah has pre-determined our fates; they minimize free will.
In most of the Muslim world, people depend on the spirit world for their daily needs since they regard Allah as too distant. Allah may determine their eternal salvation, but the spirits determine how well we live in our daily lives. For that reason, they must appease the spirits. They often use charms and amulets to help them with spiritual forces.
The Rangrez need workers to go to them to share the gospel in the Rangrez language and within their culture.
Pray for the completion of the translation of the Rangrez Bible for those Rangrez living in Pakistan.
Pray for workers to take the Rangrez Bible and other resources to the Rangrez and to share the gospel with them.
Pray for any as yet unknown Rangrez believers, that they receive discipleship and fellowship together.
Pray for the establishment of a viable, indigenous and reproducing Rangrez church in Pakistan and India.
Scripture Prayers for the Rangrez (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_Rangrez
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Rangrez (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Rangrez (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation |
rahn-gah-RHEZ
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Alternate Names | Chhipa; Chippa; Chunrigar; Lilgar; Nilgar; Nilgara; Ragarijuz; Ramjani; Rangari; Rangirigi; Rangraz; Rangrej; Rangsaz; Sabbagh; रंग्रेज़ (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 79,000 |
Population all Countries | 454,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 17972 |
ROP3 Code | 113461 |
ROP25 Code | 306943 |
ROP25 Name | Rangrez |
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 | 5 | ||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 5 |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 34,000 | |
Punjab 23,000 | |
Sindh 18,000 | |
Azad Kashmir 3,000 | |
Islamabad 100 | |
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 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Saraiki (32,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | skr Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 12 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Saraiki (32,000 speakers) |
Language Code | skr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 12 |
Secondary Languages | |
Sindhi 10,000 | |
Urdu 9,100 | |
Punjabi, Western 7,600 | |
Hindko, Northern 7,300 | |
Pashto, Central 5,200 | |
Hindko, Southern 2,900 | |
Pahari-Potwari 1,700 | |
Haryanvi 1,100 | |
Kashmiri 600 | |
Dhatki 500 | |
Marwari 300 | |
People Groups | Speaking Saraiki |
Primary Language: Saraiki
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Saraiki | 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 | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Miniafia Oyan: Saraiki | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Saraiki | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Saraiki | Literacy & Evangelism International |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |