Western Punjabi in Saudi Arabia

The name "Punjabi" is used to describe both those who speak Punjabi and those who reside in the Punjab region, which spans India and Pakistan. Punjabi is an Indo-European language that is divided into six main dialects. One of these is simply called Western Punjabi. The vast majority of Western Punjabi speakers in Pakistan and Afghanistan are Sunni Muslims, although a small minority of Hindus and Sikhs are also present within these communities. Though the language is still Western Punjabi, there are cultural differences between each of the three religious affiliations that speak this language. While the living conditions of the Punjabis differ greatly from country to country, they have retained much of their traditional culture and language. Conflicts between Punjabis usually involve "land, women, and water." This means they deem it necessary to control the means by which a person perpetuates his family and property.

Ministry Obstacles
There is almost no challenge to Islam in their part of the world, but those who look elsewhere for spiritual answers are actively persecuted.

Scripture Focus
"On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."  John 7:37-38

Scripture Prayer
Pray for this people group to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the overflowing, gracious love of God.

Prayer Focus
Pray for Western Punjabi speakers to have hearts that are open to the abundant blessings of Jesus Christ. Pray for their families to prosper financially and spiritually as they experience a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Western Punjabi that will spread joy, peace, and salvation.

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