Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Urdu Muslim

Language: Urdu - (urd)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal; Pakistan

Population: 51,520,000

Global Population: 52,308,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Shaikh (Urdu) of India, numbering 51,520,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Urdu Muslim people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 52,308,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Urdu. The primary religion practiced by the Shaikh (Urdu) is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

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