The word Teli is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "oil pressed from seeds." They are a community that presses mustard or sesame oil. In India, they can be Hindu or Muslims. Among the Muslims, they are also known as "Shaikh Mansuri." Some are landless farmers.
It is very difficult for Muslims to listen to someone who tells them that Jesus Christ is essential for salvation. They have been taught their entire lives that the way to please God is through obedience to the teachings of Mohammed.
This community places great importance on oil. Therefore, since the Bible identifies oil as a symbol of the Spirit of God, it could be helpful in creating a connection between the Holy Spirit and their daily lives.
There are no Christ followers among the Muslim Teli now. Pray for church planters and disciplers to reach out to this community. Pray for the Lord to thrust out loving workers who will not stop until Teli Muslim leaders have heard of the saving power of Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger and a desire for the "oil" of the Holy Spirit to guide their families and communities.
Scripture Prayers for the Teli (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2007-10-29 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-08-18 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-09-12 |
People Name General | Teli (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Teli (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation |
TEL-ee
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Alternate Names | Chakani; Chakee; Chaki; Gachhi; Ganiga; Harsolia; Malik; Maliks; Sahu; Sahu Samaj; Teli Muslim; Telwain; Tili; टेली (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,026,000 |
Population all Countries | 5,069,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 41 |
People ID | 17692 |
ROP3 Code | 113137 |
Country | India | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 13 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||||||||||||||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 13 |
Uttar Pradesh 1,479,000 | |
Gujarat 190,000 | |
Uttarakhand 176,000 | |
Maharashtra 43,000 | |
Haryana 35,000 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 26,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 17,000 | |
Delhi 11,000 | |
Punjab 11,000 | |
Himachal Pradesh 4,400 | |
Rajasthan 2,100 | |
Chandigarh 400 | |
Daman and Diu 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (1,456,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 24 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Urdu (1,456,000 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 24 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Gujarati 125,000 | |
Bhojpuri 23,000 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 20,000 | |
Awadhi 18,000 | |
Kashmiri 14,000 | |
Garhwali 13,000 | |
Kacchi 9,200 | |
Marathi 4,900 | |
Kanauji 2,600 | |
Braj Bhasha 2,500 | |
Dogri 1,600 | |
Marwari 1,500 | |
Haryanvi 900 | |
Konkani 900 | |
Kumaoni 800 | |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |