Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Muslim

Language: Shumashti - (sts)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Pakistan

Also found in: Afghanistan

Population: 23,500

Global Population: 25,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Shumashti of Pakistan, numbering 23,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Muslim people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 25,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Shumashti. The primary religion practiced by the Shumashti 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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