Barad (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan
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| People Name: | Barad (Muslim traditions) |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 10,000 |
| World Population: | 10,000 |
| Primary Language: | Saraiki |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Online Audio NT: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Muslim - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Barad people are also called the Baraad or Barad Fakir, which means "wandering dervish." Traditionally they were nomads who traded horses and cattle. Most now live in Pakistan’s Sindh Province and their language is Saraiki.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They were once horse and cattle traders, but now the Barad people hold just about any job.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though the Barad are official Sunni Muslim, many adhere to the more emotional and mystical Sufi form of Islam. They have a tradition of writing and reciting poems which reflects the Sufi form of Islam.
What Are Their Needs?
They face many of social and economic problems.
The Barad people need to put their hope in the King of kings, realizing that he is the one who gives them worth and dignity.
Prayer Points
Pray for loving workers to go to the Barad people until there are disciples who make more disciples.
Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Barad to understand and to believe the gospel.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Barad people with adequate medical care.