Sayyid in Nepal
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Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Sayyid |
| Country: | Nepal |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 76,000 |
| World Population: | 17,731,000 |
| Primary Language: | Urdu |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Muslim - Sayyid |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Sayyid or Syed are among the largest of Muslim communities of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. They trace their lineage directly back to the daughter of the Prophet Mohammad. The Sayyid occupy the highest of social class among Muslims. They are traditionally the priests and religious teachers of the Muslim communities.
What Are Their Lives Like?
More recently they can be found in a host of government service, teaching and business occupations. They marry mainly among their own clans. The Sayyid speak many languages in Nepal but the largest are Maithili, Nepali, Urdu and Bhojpuri.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Sayyid can be found in both major sect divisions of the Shia and the Sunni.
What Are Their Needs?
Because of the sheer religious and political weight that the Sayyid carry in their respective communities, a transformed Sayyid leader for Christ could have influence like that of "Paul" in his day. Whole districts could be converted to be followers of Jesus (whom Muslims call Isa al-Masih) if Sayyid leaders came to know and trust the truth.
Prayer Points
Pray for dreams and visions that will open Sayyid hearts to Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to send them the right ambassadors for Christ.
Pray that soon Sayyid leaders will teach Christ to Muslims throughout South Asia.