30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Historically, Gujjars have been known as folk Muslims, but now many are becoming orthodox through the efforts of Islamic teachers. Most Gujjars still visit Muslim shrines in times of need. Traditional cures and amulets are dispensed by holy men called “pirs”. Gujjars perceive these holy men as close to God, whom they consider distant and inaccessible apart from the assistance of a pir.
Certain shrines are said to have power to grant particular requests, such as for health, wealth, children, or deliverance from evil spirits. The supplicant pledges allegiance to the entombed saint, vowing his or her loyalty and life in exchange for the favour asked. A positive result is sometimes achieved, but only at the cost of spiritual bondage and demonisation. A small group of Gujjars has already exchanged this desperate servitude for the abundant life given freely by Jesus Christ.
* Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send out additional workers among the Gujjar.
* At present there is no Gujjar Bible, but translation work is in process. Pray for translations in all Gujjar dialects. Pray also for audio / oral Bibles in the Gujjar language, as most Gujjars are illiterate.
* Pray for the fellowship and spiritual growth of the Gujjar believers.
* Pray that the Gujjar believers would organize themselves into groups that multiply and become salt and light to their people.
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ISBN 2-9514163-8-5. Encourage others to pray with us - pass this on.
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View video and map of the Gujjars. Click "Hot Links" (Day 24) to view (on the youth site).
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The Gujjars of Pakistan and North India
The Gujjar tribe is scattered across the mountains and foothills of Pakistan and north India. Traditionally, the Gujjars are nomadic pastoralists, looking after herds of sheep, goats, or water buffalo. The Gujjar lifestyle has been disturbed by 15 years of militancy in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The mountain heights are no longer considered safe.Historically, Gujjars have been known as folk Muslims, but now many are becoming orthodox through the efforts of Islamic teachers. Most Gujjars still visit Muslim shrines in times of need. Traditional cures and amulets are dispensed by holy men called “pirs”. Gujjars perceive these holy men as close to God, whom they consider distant and inaccessible apart from the assistance of a pir.
Certain shrines are said to have power to grant particular requests, such as for health, wealth, children, or deliverance from evil spirits. The supplicant pledges allegiance to the entombed saint, vowing his or her loyalty and life in exchange for the favour asked. A positive result is sometimes achieved, but only at the cost of spiritual bondage and demonisation. A small group of Gujjars has already exchanged this desperate servitude for the abundant life given freely by Jesus Christ.
Let’s Pray:
---------------------------------------------------------------* Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send out additional workers among the Gujjar.
* At present there is no Gujjar Bible, but translation work is in process. Pray for translations in all Gujjar dialects. Pray also for audio / oral Bibles in the Gujjar language, as most Gujjars are illiterate.
* Pray for the fellowship and spiritual growth of the Gujjar believers.
* Pray that the Gujjar believers would organize themselves into groups that multiply and become salt and light to their people.
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ISBN 2-9514163-8-5. Encourage others to pray with us - pass this on.
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View video and map of the Gujjars. Click "Hot Links" (Day 24) to view (on the youth site).
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