Sylheti Muslim in Bangladesh
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The Sylhet are Muslims from Bangladesh's Sylhet region and Northeast India who combine Muslim and Hindu wedding customs. Although Islam does not recognize castes, Sylheti Muslims practice a system of social division. Every year, the Sylhet community celebrates certain Islamic holidays. They give their children money, and the men offer special Islamic prayers. They visit relatives later in the day and cook traditional food.

Ministry Obstacles
As Muslims, they usually hear at an early age that the Bible is filled with inaccuracies and the Koran is flawless. There is much social pressure to remain within the Islamic fold. It is challenging to break into the Sylhet community. Believers must spend months in fervent prayer before sending someone to tell them about the only Savior.

Scripture Focus
"So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily."  Acts 19:20

Scripture Prayer
Pray that the word of the Lord spreads and prevails in this people group.

Prayer Focus
Pray for this people group to recognize their own spiritual bankruptcy and come to Christ for the riches of his forgiveness. Pray that there will soon be a thriving community of believers that will multiply into a movement to Christ. Pray for the Lord to provide the Sylhet with good schools and medical facilities. Pray for increased availability and understanding of Sylheti-language Scripture and gospel materials. Pray for missionaries and local Christians to be equipped and courageous in reaching this group. Pray that this people group will become quick to listen to the word of the Lord and respond with joyful faith.

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