Historically known for their skills as musicians, entertainers and craftsmen, the Dom have migrated and settled in various regions, including Pakistan. Over time, many Doms converted to Islam, integrating into the broader Muslim society while retaining aspects of their cultural heritage. The Muslim Dom people primarily reside in urban and semi-urban areas of Pakistan, such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
They often live in marginalized communities and work in various trades, including traditional crafts, manual labor and entertainment. Many Dom families face economic hardships, with limited access to stable employment.
Despite these challenges, they maintain strong family bonds and community networks, supporting each other in times of need. Education remains a priority for many Dom families, although financial constraints often limit their children's access to quality schooling.
The Muslim Dom follow Sunni Islam, which shapes their religious and social lives. They observe Islamic practices such as daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Local mosques serve as important centers for worship and community gatherings, where religious leaders provide spiritual guidance. Their faith plays a crucial role in their identity and daily interactions. Like most Muslim peoples in South Asia, the Dom people also worship local spirits which they believe help them with their practical needs.
The ministry of Jesus among the poor and outcast is a clear call to reach out to the Muslim Dom of Pakistan. There are no known workers among the Muslim Dom people in Pakistan.
Pray for a spiritual breakthrough among the Dom people in Pakistan.
Pray that God would break down centuries-old bondages that keep the Dom people away from the only savior.
Pray that God would use the Dom people to bring others to faith in Christ.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Muslim Dom people in Pakistan.
Scripture Prayers for the Dom (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_people
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Dom (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Dom (Muslim traditions) |
Alternate Names | Dhangad; Domahra; Domar; Dombo; Dombo Dumna; Dombo. Dumna; Domra; Doom; Doomna; Dumar; Dumna; Mahasha; Murdafarash; डोम (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 9,500 |
Population all Countries | 230,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17522 |
ROP3 Code | 112941 |
ROP25 Code | 302154 |
ROP25 Name | Dom / Domar / Domban |
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 | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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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 | 3 |
Sindh 5,900 | |
Punjab 3,600 | |
Islamabad 40 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Sindhi (3,300 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 6 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Sindhi (3,300 speakers) |
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 6 |
Secondary Languages | |
Urdu 2,300 | |
Saraiki 1,900 | |
Punjabi, Western 1,500 | |
Dhatki 200 | |
Marwari (Pakistan) 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Sindhi |
Primary Language: Sindhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1825-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1890-1992) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1954) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |