Sayyid in Bangladesh

The Sayyid are among the largest of Muslim communities of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. They occupy the highest of social classes among Muslims. They are traditionally the priests and religious teachers of the Muslim communities. More recently, they can be found in many government services, teaching, and business occupations. They marry mainly within their own clans. Sayyids can be found in both major sect divisions of the Shia and the Sunni.

Ministry Obstacles

Because of their position as religious teachers and priests, they are considered completely Muslim in each of the countries where their live, including Bangladesh. It is very difficult for someone who has high status in a religious community to be willing to give their prestige up for the sake of following Christ.

Scripture Focus

"Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city."  Psalm 31:21

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this people group will be drawn to the unfailing love of the Lord, our eternal Heavenly Father.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Lord to raise up “Apostle Pauls” from within this religious community. Communities love uniformity; for that reason, Sayyids feel threatened by believers who reach out to their people to pull them into a foreign-appearing church fellowship. Therefore, pray that entire Sayyid families and clans would be drawn to follow Jesus Christ together.