The Madari people have their roots with the Sufi Muslims, a mystic version of Islam. They are faqirs or mendicants, who have renounced worldly possessions and relationships. Though they often beg for alms, faqirs like the Madari believe themselves to be fully dependent on God. There are both Hindu and Muslim faqirs, but the Madari are Muslim. Traditionally they were among itinerant Muslim teachers.
The Madari people live primarily in Pakistan and India though there are smaller numbers of them in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Some have become farmers or entertainers, though begging is still a large part of their station in life. They are viewed with respect by some Muslims; after all, they have renounced everything for the sake of Allah. Others view them as troublesome beggars.
Though the Madari are Sunni Muslims, they are like many other Islamic communities in South Asia. Their form of Islam is tainted by the prevailing Hindu beliefs of the Subcontinent. For that reason, they often point the way, not to Allah, but to charms and amulets.
The Madari people need to put their trust completely in Jesus Christ, the only one who can give them life to the full.
Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Madari people in Sri Lanka.
Pray for the Madari people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Madari people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Madari communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Madari (Muslim traditions) in Sri Lanka.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madari
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fakir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LFRkh2kQAk
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Madari (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Madari (Muslim traditions) |
Alternate Names | Adugar; Fakir; Faqir; Jadugar; Kalandar; Khilwar; मदारी |
Population this Country | 500 |
Population all Countries | 128,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19483 |
ROP3 Code | 115507 |
Country | Sri Lanka | ||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||
Total States on file | 4 | ||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 4 |
Eastern 200 | |
Western 200 | |
North Western 70 | |
Central 40 | |
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 Sri Lanka census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (500 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Urdu (500 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2022) |
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 |
Photo Source | Suyash.dwivedi - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |