The Brahui rose to power by overthrowing a dynasty of Hindu kings in the 1600s. Under Nasir Khan in the 1700s, the confederacy reached its peak. Today, the Brahui are made up of 29 tribes, one of which is the Jhalawan.
Brahui can be distinguished from their Pushtun and Baluchi neighbors by their Dravidian language, called Brahui. Linguists have not been able to discover the link between the Brahui and other speakers of Dravidian languages who live 1000 miles away in southern India. Their language, Brahui, has three main dialects. In today's world, they often borrow words from their more powerful neighbors, the Baloch and the Sindhis.
For years, most Jhalawan Brahui were nomadic shepherds who traveled between the highlands and the lowlands in search of proper temperatures, rainfall and pasture for their flocks. During the cold and icy winter months, the Brahui lived in the plains. They return to the hills only after the lambs are born in February or March.
The number of Jhalawan Brahui nomads has consistently declined over the past hundred years, and today there are many fully settled villages dependent on underground water irrigation to raise the numerous cash crops. There are a number of towns that serve as administrative and commercial centers, although relatively few Brahui live in town year round.
Jhalawan Brahui shepherds have organized themselves into groups of cooperating households known as khalks. Each khalk combines its herds into one flock under the care of a professional resident shepherd. The resident shepherd controls up to 500 sheep. This procedure benefits the Brahui economically because it allows the men and their adult sons to work on local village farms in exchange for wheat. Having one resident shepherd also enables the men to take their herds to market for sale and to exchange information with other Brahui about the locations of various camps and flocks.
Through the use of khalks, Jhalawan Brahui have become expert shepherds. They have learned the optimum number of sheep that can be grazed together. They also have discovered that sheep are not happy in very small groups, and that they spread and wander under such conditions. When the herds increase to more than 500 animals, leaders "multiply" the group, shifting the tents to form a new khalk.
Families arrange their marriages. Fathers prefer their sons to marry a cousin on the father's side, although, occasionally, families will consider the wishes of the couple. Men may take multiple wives, but the expenses incurred tend to limit this practice. Divorce is rare among the Jhalawan Brahui. The ideal family consists of married sons who live with their parents. After the father's death, brothers continue to live together with a united family estate under the leadership of the eldest son.
The tribe is the basic political unit of the Brahui. Tribes base their membership on patrilineal descent (common male ancestors) and political allegiance.
They celebrate cultural events and festivals with traditional music, dance, and storytelling, preserving their rich heritage. Despite modern influences, the Jhalawan Brahui people remain deeply connected to their ancestral ways of life.
They celebrate cultural events and festivals with traditional music, dance, and storytelling, preserving their rich heritage. Despite modern influences, the Jhalawan Brahui people remain deeply connected to their ancestral ways of life.
The Jhalawan Brahui people predominantly follow Sunni Islam, incorporating religious practices into their daily lives. They observe the five pillars of Islam, including daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and participation in communal prayers. Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are significant occasions, marked by communal celebrations and feasting.
In addition to their Islamic faith, they retain some traditional beliefs and practices, particularly those related to nature and ancestral spirits. These practices include rituals aimed at ensuring good fortune and protection, reflecting a blend of religious and cultural influences.
The Jhalawan Brahui people face several challenges due to their remote location and limited access to resources. Education remains a significant concern, with many children lacking access to quality schools and learning materials. Efforts to provide better educational facilities and opportunities for both boys and girls are crucial for their development.
Pray for the Jhalawan Brahui people to have their educational and medical needs met.
Pray for their family leaders to have dreams of the risen Christ, leading them on the path to salvation and hope.
Pray for Jhalawan Brahui disciples who will make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Brahui Jhalawan in Pakistan.
AI source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahui_people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhalawan
https://factsanddetails.com/south-asia/Pakistan/Ethnic_Groups_and_Minorities/entry-8088.html
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Brahui Jhalawan |
People Name in Country | Brahui Jhalawan |
Natural Name | Jhalawan Brahui |
Pronunciation |
JAH-lah-wahn brah-WEE
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Alternate Names | ब्रहुई, झालवान |
Population this Country | 1,254,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,254,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 25 |
People ID | 20026 |
ROP3 Code | 115775 |
ROP25 Code | 301406 |
ROP25 Name | Brahui |
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 |
Balochistan 979,000 | |
Sindh 275,000 | |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 200 | |
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 %
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* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Brahui (870,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | brh Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 10 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Brahui (870,000 speakers) |
Language Code | brh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 10 |
Secondary Languages | |
Balochi, Eastern 107,000 | |
Balochi, Southern 99,000 | |
Sindhi 85,000 | |
Urdu 26,000 | |
Balochi, Western 13,000 | |
Saraiki 9,100 | |
Pashto, Central 8,000 | |
Dhatki 300 | |
Pashto, Northern 80 | |
People Groups | Speaking Brahui |
Primary Language: Brahui
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1905-1978) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1998-2023) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
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 Brahui | 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 | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Mostafa Meraji - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |