Teli (Muslim traditions) in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction

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.


Ministry Obstacles

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.


Outreach Ideas

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.


Prayer Focus

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.


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People Name General Teli (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Teli (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation TEL-ee
Alternate Names Chakani; Chakee; Chaki; Gachhi; Ganiga; Harsolia; Malik; Maliks; Sahu; Sahu Samaj; Teli Muslim; Telwain; Tili; टेली (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 2,013,000
Population all Countries 5,039,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 40
People ID 17692
ROP3 Code 113137
ROP25 Code 308049
ROP25 Name Teli
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
Uttar Pradesh
1,490,000
Gujarat
191,000
Uttarakhand
177,000
Maharashtra
43,000
Haryana
36,000
Jammu and Kashmir
27,000
Madhya Pradesh
17,000
Punjab
14,000
Delhi
12,000
Himachal Pradesh
4,500
Rajasthan
2,100
Chandigarh
400
Daman and Diu
50
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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 1,490,000
  Gujarat 191,000
  Uttarakhand 177,000
  Maharashtra 43,000
  Haryana 36,000
  Jammu and Kashmir 27,000
  Madhya Pradesh 17,000
  Punjab 14,000
  Delhi 12,000
  Himachal Pradesh 4,500
  Rajasthan 2,100
  Chandigarh 400
  Daman and Diu 50
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* 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 25
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
Primary Language Urdu (1,456,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 25
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

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Bible-Portions Yes  (1747-1894)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1758-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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