Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Backward Class

Language: Tamil - (tam)

Alternate Name(s): Muslim Indians, Tamil Muslims (Moors) or Malaysian Indian, Indian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Bahrain; Kuwait; Maldives; Oman; Qatar

Population: 303,000

Global Population: 411,050

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Indian Muslims of Malaysia, numbering 303,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Backward Class people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 411,050 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Tamil. The primary religion practiced by the Indian Muslims 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available