In the eighth century, Sindhis became part of an Islamic Empire, enabling Arabs to enter India. Sindhi people have Persian links that have influenced them. They have their roots in Pakistan's Sindh Province.
There are a number of Sindhi subgroups. Among them are the Samon Sindhis who are evenly divided between Pakistan's Sindh Province and Gujarat, India.
The Samon Sindhi work in livestock production. Some work in agriculture. Samon Sindhis are not well educated, so they will need the gospel in oral form. They are not vegetarians who eat buffalo and camel meat.
They have arranged marriages with their cousins. They allow for re-marriage. When the father dies sons and daughters both inherit the property.
They are Sunni Muslims who have also been influenced by Sufism. There are Sufi shrines in Sindhi communities.
The Samon Sindhi people need to put their hope in the King of kings, realizing that he is the one who gives them worth and dignity.
Pray that God will give the Samon Sindhi dreams and visions leading them to Jesus Christ.
Pray for Christian resources to influence their spiritual lives.
Pray for Sindhi disciples to make other disciples within the Samon community.
Pray for spiritual hunger and discernment that will drive them into the loving arms of Jesus.
Scripture Prayers for the Sindhi Samon in India.
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Sindhi Samon |
People Name in Country | Sindhi Samon |
Natural Name | Samon Sindhi |
Alternate Names | Samon; सिंधी समों |
Population this Country | 109,000 |
Population all Countries | 277,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 18165 |
ROP3 Code | 113677 |
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 | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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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 | 3 |
Gujarat 106,000 | |
Maharashtra 500 | |
Daman and Diu 50 | |
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 | Sindhi (56,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Sindhi (56,000 speakers) |
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Gujarati 35,000 | |
Kacchi 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Sindhi |
Primary Language: Sindhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1825-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1890-1992) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1954) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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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. |