Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Shaikh
Language: Urdu - (urd)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal; Pakistan
Population: 55,110,000
Global Population: 55,913,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Urdu-speaking Shaikhs of India, numbering 55,110,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Shaikh people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 55,913,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Urdu. The primary religion practiced by the Urdu-speaking Shaikhs is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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