Teli, Muslim of Pakistan

Teli, Muslim of Pakistan The word 'Teli' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'tailika' or 'tails', which means oil pressed from seeds. The community are traditionally manufacturers of mustard or sesame oil. According to their tradition, their ancestor Luqman was apprenticed to the Biblical King David. Luqman is said to have first started the oil extraction profession. It is said that Luqman's ancestor was the Prophet Ayoub (Biblical Job). The Teli have community councils and also formal community associations. Their councils or panchayats are sub-divided into circles made up of 10 to 20 villages. The Teli belong to the Sunni sect of Islam, and offerings are also made to Ghazi Mian. Ministry Obstacles Spiritual opposition to the Christian Gospel in Pakistan is intense, as well as opposition from mankind. Constant, fervent prayer is needed. Outreach Ideas Pray that believers will share the God of David and Job with them. Pray that the Holy Spirit will even now be working in their hearts to accept these messengers. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no reported Christians among the Teli of Pakistan. Please pray the Lord will soon call many to himself. Perhaps he will appear to some in visions or dreams as he has among several Muslims. Pray for the entire people group Pray for those in the Teli community unable to care for themselves. Pray especially for children who do not have a good family to take care of them. Scripture Focus "All nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord, they will bring glory to your name." Psalm 86:9		People Name: Teli, Muslim Country: Pakistan 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 2,582,000 World Population: 4,233,000 Language: Panjabi, Western Primary Religion: Islam Bible: New Testament Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1