Nat (Muslim traditions) in India
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Nat comes from the Sanskrit word nata, meaning dancer, a term associated with their acrobatic skills. They have historically been dancers, singers, and acrobats, often living as Romani, but presently are employed in a number of vocations, including livestock production. The Muslim Nats are divided into three or four subdivisions, and each of these is made up of several clans. Tattooing is common for women, especially on the forehead. Although they are Sunni Muslims, they have a number of animistic and traditional beliefs. They marry strictly within their own people group, and generally do not associate with other groups, even those who are Muslim.

Ministry Obstacles
This community is especially insular, not open to outside influences.

Scripture Focus
"And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people answered, Amen, Amen, lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground."  Nehemiah 8:5-6

Scripture Prayer
May this people group have Holy Spirit reverence for the Lord when they hear His word.

Prayer Focus
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Muslim Nat communities. Pray for the Nat to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods. Pray for Holy Spirit-anointed believers from the Muslim Nat to change their society from within. Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.

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