The Muslim Sudhan people, with origins in the Sudhan tribe of the Indian subcontinent, have a long history. They trace their lineage back to ancient warrior clans and have a legacy of military service. Over the centuries, they embraced Islam and migrated to present-day Pakistan, where they integrated into local society while preserving their distinct cultural identity.
The city of Rawalakot, the capital of the Sudhan tribe, suffered significant damage from the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. Today, the Muslim Sudhan people primarily reside in the hilly regions of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan.
They engage in various occupations, including agriculture, military service and public administration. Many Sudhan families own and cultivate land, growing crops such as wheat, maize and rice. Their communities are close-knit, with strong family ties and a deep sense of mutual support. Despite facing economic challenges and limited access to modern amenities, the Sudhan maintain a strong cultural identity, actively participating in social and religious events that reinforce their community bonds. Sudhuns are a tight knit community. They value education of women.
Wahabi influence has recently been noted among the Sudhans. This is among the most conservative and devout forms of Sunni Islam.
Pakistan is generally hostile to Christian witness, made worse by Wahabi influence.
Focused, sustained prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the Sudhan community to receive the gospel when it comes. Only the Holy Spirit can break through.
There likely are no followers of Christ among the Sudhan community. Pray for those that the Lord will soon call to himself, that they will clearly understand the grace and truth offered through faith in Christ, resting fully on his finished work on the cross, and the power of his life within them.
Pray for the proud Sudhan community to clearly see their need for a savior and recognize Jesus as the provision God has provided.
Scripture Prayers for the Sudhan in Pakistan.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudhan
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Sudhan |
People Name in Country | Sudhan |
Pronunciation |
SUHD-ahn
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Alternate Names | सुधान |
Population this Country | 175,000 |
Population all Countries | 198,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
People ID | 18180 |
ROP3 Code | 113692 |
ROP25 Code | 307717 |
ROP25 Name | Sudhan |
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 |
Azad Kashmir 167,000 | |
Gilgit-Baltistan 7,000 | |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 800 | |
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 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindko, Northern (78,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | hno Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 8 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindko, Northern (78,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hno Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 8 |
Secondary Languages | |
Pahari-Potwari 75,000 | |
Kashmiri 4,900 | |
Shina 4,800 | |
Urdu 4,700 | |
Pashto, Northern 2,500 | |
Gujari 500 | |
Punjabi, Western 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindko, Northern |
Primary Language: Hindko, Northern
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1929-2023) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Hindko, Northern | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions | Got Questions Ministry |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Trueblood786 - Wikipedia Creative Commons |
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. |