Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Muslim

Language: Shina - (scl)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Pakistan

Also found in: India

Population: 570,000

Global Population: 606,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Shina of Pakistan, numbering 570,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the OBC Muslim people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 606,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Shina. The primary religion practiced by the Shina 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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