Rind Baloch in Pakistan

The Rind Baloch have only been reported in Pakistan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Baloch peoples like the Rind tribe generally live in remote mountainous and desert regions, which provides protection from invasions. They live mainly in the Balochistan region of the southeastern-most edge of the Iranian plateau in Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. In Pakistan they have their own province, Baloch Province.
Baloch tribes are subdivided by clan and language. The Rind people speak Southern Baloch.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Life is hard for the Baloch tribes, and things are even more difficult since they often fight against the Pakistani government. If the Baloch had their way, they would separate themselves from this country that gives priority to those in Punjab Province.
The tradition of a Baloch mother singing lullabies to her children has played an important role in the transfer of knowledge from generation to generation for many centuries. The Rind Baloch enjoy stories and songs about their military victories. Is it possible for someone to come up with culturally appropriate music, skits and oral stories that honor the Lord for the Rind Baloch people? Since it's very difficult for outsiders to enter and stay in this land, perhaps songs and recorded stories can be downloadable on the internet.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Like other Baloch subgroups, the Rind are Sunni Muslim. They believe all the tenets of Islam. Islamic practices vary from person to person. One might pray five times a day while others only pray at the mosque on Fridays. Most Rind Baloch come together to participate in the Fast of Ramadan, but few have the means to ever go on pilgrimage to Mecca.
Muslims in rural areas are often tempted to veer from Islamic orthodoxy and depend on spirits and amulets for their daily needs.


What Are Their Needs?

There is not enough water in Baloch Province; as a result, farming and livestock herding is difficult. They need improved farming methods and advanced irrigation systems.


Prayer Points

Pray for God to send out people who love Christ who can help the Baloch obtain the water they need.
Pray for the Rind Baloch to have easy access to Christian music that they can adapt to their culture and the Southern Balochi tongue.
Pray for Rind Baloch disciples to make other disciples who will make even more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Baloch Rind in Pakistan.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Baloch Rind
People Name in Country Baloch Rind
Natural Name Rind Baloch
Pronunciation rind bah-LOACH
Alternate Names Rid; Rind; Rud; बलोच, राइंड
Population this Country 1,418,000
Population all Countries 1,418,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 28
People ID 20260
ROP3 Code 115997
ROP25 Code 300774
ROP25 Name Baloch
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
Balochistan
929,000
Sindh
253,000
Punjab
205,000
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
31,000
Islamabad
100
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
  Balochistan 929,000
  Sindh 253,000
  Punjab 205,000
  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 31,000
  Islamabad 100
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 Balochi, Southern (861,000 speakers)
Language Code bcc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
Balochi, Eastern
330,000
Sindhi
97,000
Saraiki
53,000
Urdu
37,000
Pashto, Central
11,000
Punjabi, Western
10,000
Dari
9,600
Brahui
2,500
Pashto, Northern
900
Dhatki
500
Hindko, Southern
200
Primary Language Balochi, Southern (861,000 speakers)
Language Code bcc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
  Balochi, Eastern 330,000
  Sindhi 97,000
  Saraiki 53,000
  Urdu 37,000
  Pashto, Central 11,000
  Punjabi, Western 10,000
  Dari 9,600
  Brahui 2,500
  Pashto, Northern 900
  Dhatki 500
  Hindko, Southern 200
People Groups Speaking Balochi, Southern
Photo Source Cpl. Daniel Blatter - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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