Rangrez (Muslim traditions) in India

People Name:	Rangrez (Muslim traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	349,000
World Population:	439,000
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 - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The traditional occupation of the Muslim Rangrez was that of dyeing and printing clothes. Many are still in this profession, but some are moving to other lines of work. The Muslim Rangrez are converts to Islam from the Hindu Rangrez community. Many believe they originally came from Central Asia. The Rangrez tend to marry within their caste. Some marry their cousins while others will not marry anyone in their gotra or clan. Families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people. Caste councils promote the interests of the Rangrez and decide legal disputes within the community.

Ministry Obstacles

There are no Christ followers among the Muslim Rangrez. Someone will need to win entire families to the Lord so they can withstand the inevitable persecution.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring whole Rangrez families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings.
Pray the members of the caste councils would become Christians and lead their families to Christ.
Pray that Indian Christians would reach out and share the gospel with the Muslim Rangrez.