Arora (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan

Introduction / History

There have been many times in history when the Arora people have been violently persecuted. Their people were slaughtered during both the Arab and the Moghul invasions of the Subcontinent. Arora Hindus and Sikhs had to flee with nothing but the clothes they were wearing during the bloody Partition of India in 1947. Those who arrived in India were often taken advantage of by India's more powerful communities. Those who remained in Pakistan, especially the Hindus, were at the mercy of the Muslim majority.

What Are Their Lives Like?

These are a resilient people, and they managed to become an influential community in both India and Pakistan. Today, many of them are prominent in the areas of business, education, medicine, finance, technology, engineering, manufacturing, entertainment, and the armed forces. Why do they seem to rise to the top? Most likely it's because of their rigorous work ethic. It could also be because of their insistence on making sure that their children get a higher education.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Aroras are divided into three religions (Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism), yet they are open to visiting the sacred places of other religious communities. They are noted for their religious tolerance, yet very few have embraced Christ as the only way to salvation. Surprisingly, there is a large Hindu Arora community in Muslim Pakistan.

What Are Their Needs?

The Arora people, be they Hindu, Sikh or Muslim, need the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find the only savior.

Prayer Points

Pray that prominent Arora from all three religious communities will find Jesus to be the only way to eternal life.
Pray that God will raise up Arora believers as his ambassadors to those without Christ throughout the subcontinent.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Hindu Aroras in Pakistan that will spread to India.

Text Source:   Joshua Project