Pherera (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan

The Pherera (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Pakistan
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Introduction / History

The Pherera people, an ethnic group with ancient roots, have traditionally inhabited the rural regions of Pakistan. Their history includes a rich tapestry of agricultural practices and community-oriented living. Over the centuries, the Pherera have established themselves as skilled farmers and craftsmen, contributing significantly to the agrarian economy. Their cultural heritage reflects a blend of indigenous traditions and influences from neighboring ethnic groups.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, the Pherera people live primarily in rural areas, where they engage in farming, animal husbandry and small-scale crafts. Many Pherera families own and cultivate land, growing crops such as wheat, rice and vegetables. Their communities are close-knit, with extended families living together and supporting one another. Despite facing economic challenges and limited access to modern amenities, the Pherera maintain their traditional way of life, celebrating their cultural heritage through festivals, music and dance. They value education and seek opportunities for their children to learn and progress.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Pherera people practice Sunni Islam. They observe Islamic rituals and traditions, including daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and celebrating religious festivals such as Eid. Their belief system also incorporates elements of their indigenous traditions. Commonly the Pherera 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 they live on a daily basis. For that reason, rural Muslims appease spirits using charms and amulets to help them with spiritual forces. More orthodox Muslims consider these practices heretical and un-Islamic.


What Are Their Needs?

Like most people in rural Pakistan the Pherera people need adequate medical facilities. They need good schools to help their children prepare for the future.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Pherera culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a Disciple Making Movement among the Pherera people.
Pray that soon the Pherera people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for true spirituality.


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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Pherera (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Pherera (Muslim traditions)
Alternate Names Phiphra; फेरेरा (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 1,600
Population all Countries 1,600
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 19460
ROP3 Code 115603
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)
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 1
  Punjab 1,600
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 (1,300 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Pahari-Potwari
400
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (1,300 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Pahari-Potwari 400
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
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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
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 Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
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 Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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