The Zikri Baluch are an offshoot of mainstream Islam that is concentrated in the Baluchistan Province of Pakistan. There are about 750,000 adherents in this group. Most Zikris live in Baluchistan, but a large number also live in the region around Karachi and Iran. A high percentage of Zikris are involved in fishing, mainly along the coast of the Arabian Sea. Some are also involved in farming, basket weaving and making other hand crafted items.
Muslim But Different
Their practices are based around the teachings of Syed Mohammad Jaunpuri, a 15th century and South Asian Islamic Messiah figure (Mahdi). In religious practice, the Zikris differ greatly from mainstream Muslims. Zikris perform five daily prayer rituals called Zikr in which sacred verses are recited which differ from orthodox Islamic prayer. Zikris do pilgrimage to their most famous shrine at Koh-e-Murad, near the city of Turbat in Baluchistan, on the twenty seventh night of Ramadan. "Koh" means "mountain", and "Murad" is a name, meaning "aim"or "desire". It has been reported that the Zikris perform rites similar to a traditional Hajj when on pilgrimage to the shrine.
The name Zikri comes from the Arabic word dhikr (pronounced "Zikr" in South Asia) that refers to remembrance, usually of Allah. This is reflective of the Zikri worship, focused on the recitation of Islamic credos. The movement of Syed Jaunpuri started as a reaction to the worldly pursuits of the Muslim elite. Zikris have faced persecution mainly from Sunni Muslims, but this usually has occurred in areas where they are in a minority, or in conflict with non-Zikri power groups. The Zikri came to Baluchistan seeking safety, and in their isolation, they deviated from the Muslim majority practices.
The Future Question
It is probable that many other influences will come into the lives of the Zikri in the coming years. The Pakistani and Chinese governments have been deeply involved in developing the Gwadar deep-sea port which is being linked to the rest of Pakistan, to China and to Central Asia through a system of roads and pipelines. Gwadar's population is about 50% Zikri. If the forecasted economic development based on the port actually takes place all of Baluchistan and the region will be significantly affected.
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It has been reported by a couple of fishermen that Jesus appeared to them in a storm and rescued them while on a fishing trip. Pray that many more Zikri fishermen would truly encounter Jesus, and become real fishers of men!
Prayer Requests for the Zikri Baluch:
* In recent years a number of Zikris who have become followers of Jesus. Pray for growth in the ways of God (faith, hope and love) for all of these new believers (1 Cor 13).
* Pray also that these new believers would make known their faith among their family and friends, and that whole families and clans would become followers of Jesus.
* Pray that the top religious leaders of the Zikris would come to know Jesus, through the Scriptures, testimonies, films, dreams, visions, healings, etc., so that their followers would also embrace the Truth.
Background Information on PAKISTAN is Here →
+ Google Map Link: Zikri, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan
+ YouTube Video Link: 2:50, Devran Zikri
+ Hear or Download the Good News in BALUCHI: Rind, one of the speech forms the Zikri use.
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jahanzaib sahab r y there i m waiting yar
se you tomorrow 8:30 pm by
Dear Mr. Muhammad Ali
I said you to pay a visit to me where are you and please see the Zikri pages in wikipedia you will know about it
Dear Mr Mohammad Ali
I know where do you live please send me your ID so we can debate face to face
Brother Jahanziab Baloch,
I want to know that is there any proper website of Zikri Sect??
I visited KOH E MURAD (Turbat) in December 2005 with my Zikri friend.
Please must answer me.
my name is ahmed
first tell me who is mehdi ,what means of mehdi ,is he messenger ,what is real name of mehdi
tell what is kalma ,what quran says about kalma
Mr. Mohammad Ali
Wont you like to share your feeling with me shall i know your ID
Dear
I want 2 any Zikri Cell no. i am From Punjab, Multan. Plz. Iknow about its Relogine
plz I want Any Zikri Cell no.
jahazaib Baloch, Irafn . Dr Barket . If any cell no And e amil id.
Dear irfan sahab & zeshab
i am zikri. i am very appiciert to yours cmmments you want descus about
our religion. first of all my dear i want inform you some people publisherd some wrong informetion .
but my dear i better inform you we are great muslim and we are quran pak and we accept the holy prophet muhammad (s a w w) and all rukun of islam know you have any question with me inshah allah i am here for you reply
thanks again
plz i want Zikri cell no. I tlak 2 u. thank You Ali
I visit 2 a Koh-e- Murad. Wha kisy jay ja Sakta ha. aur Kon lay kar jay ga.. I kow Zikri IS Muslim .
app Ziker mea kya perthy hean. aur Koh-e-murad. per 27 ramzan ko kya perthy hean.
im zikri i turst on god my faith is allah who is noor (light) and he create muhammad from his noor who also massenger of him we pray zikir extremly than namaz zikri assue created by is i and there folower kasag chutt mulhas for break baloch national movmint
dont go wrong way to miss guides if u have any quistion or any thing u want to ask my cell no is 03232974026 & e mail just.baloch@yahoo.com thank u may allah save u from miss guidenes aameen
thx. Soomar
Nice 2 Meet u
Dear soomar sajidi .
i am realy very very thanks full to you. your wright explain abuot zikir.
mr. zeeshan . this for you. we praying of only allah in koe- murad 27th ramzan in turbat .
my dear we are not ferporming hajj in koe-murad we beleave on ly one hajj in makkah our kana-e-kabah in saudi arabia .now i explain about noorpak ( mehdi- a.s)
We are beleave only one allah and prophet mohaammad(s.a.w) is last messenger of allah .we are
also follow of our quran pak this is last holy book of allh.my dear i know your confuse about noorpak but i clearly explain about noorpak with quran pak .
your read quran pak in (surai- al takweer) this surat clearly explain about noorpak
i think my friend after reading this surat your better know about zikiri.
inshallah me you and mr. soomar sajidi arrange a meeting about zikri in koe-murad in turbat this ramazan.
i am thanksfull again to mr. soomar sajidi & mr.zeeshan
thx Soomer
we R all muslim
Allha is Every where and Allha and medhi is also noor.
Dear zeeshan.
i think youre hunderstand about zikri muslims.
but whats your think about my last comments
ok . Sir , I wish Go u KOH-E-MURAD.
and Pray it.
Dear Soomer is Ver good boy , Ali baloch . app ak No mill sakhta ha
Dear Zeeshan,
this is my email address brham-84 @ hotmail.com