Teli (Muslim traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

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."


What Are Their Lives Like?

Some are landless farmers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

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.


What Are Their Needs?

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 Points

There are probably no Christ followers among the Muslim Teli. 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  

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 1,918,000
Population all Countries 5,001,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 38
PeopleID3 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
Uttar Pradesh
1,420,000
Gujarat
182,000
Uttarakhand
169,000
Maharashtra
41,000
Haryana
34,000
Jammu and Kashmir
25,000
Madhya Pradesh
16,000
Punjab
13,000
Delhi
11,000
Himachal Pradesh
4,300
Rajasthan
2,000
Chandigarh
400
Daman and Diu
50
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 1,420,000
  Gujarat 182,000
  Uttarakhand 169,000
  Maharashtra 41,000
  Haryana 34,000
  Jammu and Kashmir 25,000
  Madhya Pradesh 16,000
  Punjab 13,000
  Delhi 11,000
  Himachal Pradesh 4,300
  Rajasthan 2,000
  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 Hindi (812,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 24
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Urdu
675,000
Gujarati
125,000
Bhojpuri
27,000
Punjabi, Eastern
18,000
Kashmiri
15,000
Awadhi
14,000
Garhwali
13,000
Kacchi
9,200
Marathi
4,900
Braj Bhasha
4,500
Dogri
1,600
Kanauji
1,500
Haryanvi
1,000
Wagdi
900
Konkani
900
Primary Language Hindi (812,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 24
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Urdu 675,000
  Gujarati 125,000
  Bhojpuri 27,000
  Punjabi, Eastern 18,000
  Kashmiri 15,000
  Awadhi 14,000
  Garhwali 13,000
  Kacchi 9,200
  Marathi 4,900
  Braj Bhasha 4,500
  Dogri 1,600
  Kanauji 1,500
  Haryanvi 1,000
  Wagdi 900
  Konkani 900
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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