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The Hajjam (Maithili) of India

The Hajjam (Maithili) of India, numbering approximately 404,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a distinct Muslim occupational community traditionally associated with barbering and related services. They mostly adhere to Sunni Islam and Maithili is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Nai
Primary Language(s): Maithili (mai)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 404,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG048383

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

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Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Maithili
Language Family: Indo-European

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Maithili Speakers

Media Resources in Maithili:

Films:
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JESUSView Film
JESUSView Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Maithili:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
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Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Maithili bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Hajjam (Maithili) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Hajjam (Maithili):
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Hajjam (Maithili) of India

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.
readPsalm 62:1

Pray that those who are troubled and don't know about the God who saves will hear the good news and find rest in the one true God who can offer salvation for their souls.

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!
readPsalm 96:7

Pray that entire households will come to faith in Jesus and that God will bless their families with faith in Him for generations to come.

The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
readNumbers 6:25

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will remember that He has given them His favor and His presence.

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
readLuke 10:3

Ask God to raise up and send humble believers who will depend on Him as they go out like lambs among wolves to share the good news with those who need to hear it.

Hajjam (Maithili) Across Countries (ROP3 - 118883) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▼LanguageReligion
Hajjam (Maithili)PG048383Hajjam (Maithili)India404,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliSunni Islam

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