pronounced: jaht
The Sikh Jat trace their origin to the time of the fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev (AD 1581-1606), when a large section of the Majha Jat embraced Sikhism. At the village level, the Jat Sikh have felt a threat to their identity, but not on a national level. During the naming ceremony for a child the Sikh religious book (Granth Sahib) is opened and the child is given a name beginning with the letter of the word of the page. Though they staunchly adhere to the tenets of Sikhism, many visit Hindu pilgrimage centers.
The Sikh Jat speak well over 30 languages and are spread over several states of northern India, probably requiring a number of separate evangelistic and church planting projects to fully reach the community.
Focused prayer for the Jat community coupled with several ministry projects will be necessary.
Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise Him, all you people of the earth. Ps 117:1
Pray that some from this people group will praise Him this year.
Pray for the few followers of Jesus among the Jat to make every effort to keep the unity of Christ's Spirit through the bond of peace. Pray they will learn to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in every circumstance. Pray for the Jat community to prepare their children well for the challenges of a rapidly changing society, and to care adequately for the indigent within their community.
People Name | Jat (Sikh traditions) |
Pronunciation: | jaht |
Country | India |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Population | 9,052,000 |
World Population | 9,074,100 |
Language | Punjabi, Eastern |
Primary Religion | Other / Small |
Bible | Complete |
Online Audio NT | Yes |
Jesus Film | Yes |
Audio Recordings | Yes |
Christ Followers | Few, less than 2% |
Status | Unreached |
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