Arghun in Pakistan
pronounced: ar-GOON

The Argon (or Arghun) derive their name from the Persian term arghwani, meaning beautiful red color. They belong to the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam and believe that God spoke through the prophet, Mohammed. They look to the Koran for instructions on how to live a righteous life.

Ministry Obstacles: As Sunnis, the Argon believe that God has predestined their fate. Because Allah is considered distant and unapproachable, they also believe in the spirits and seek to appease them. They have no concept of a savior who forgives sins.

Outreach Ideas: Prayer, internet ministry and the witness of Pakistani Christians may be effective in reaching this Muslim group.

Scripture Focus: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
- Psalm 51:10

Prayer Focus Pray for leaders among this people group to have hearts that seek to be clean before the Lord, and that they will teach others His ways. Pray the Argon communities of Pakistan would have a growing interest in Jesus the Messiah. Pray they would be captivated by Jesus and that he would draw the Argon to himself. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Argon people this decade.

Sources: People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.