The Behlim are a Muslim people who live in north India. They are a sub-caste of the Rajputs. The word Rajput means "son of a king." The Behlim trace their origin back to a Sufi master who lived a thousand years ago. Behlim is a word meaning "those who know" in Arabic.
There are two distinct groups of Behlim in India. The western Behlim live in Gujarat. They speak Gujarati as their primary language. The smaller group of eastern Behlim lives in Uttar Pradesh. Their main language is Urdu.
The principal occupation of both groups of Behlim is working in agriculture. Some Behlim own the land they farm. Other Behlim work on land owned by other castes.
Some Behlim serve in the military forces of India. As Rajputs they are proud of their history of conquest, bravery and military might.
The majority of the Behlim live in Gujarati while a smaller number lives in Uttar Pradesh.
Islam and the planting and harvesting cycles of the yearly monsoon dominate the lives of the Behlim.
The Behlim are not vegetarian but will not eat pork. Their main foods are rice, wheat, lentils and vegetables.
Families arrange the marriages of young people. The Behlim are open to marrying any similar caste Muslim. The newly married couple usually lives near the parents of the groom. Sons inherit property upon the death of the father. Important life rituals like births weddings and funerals are officiated by Muslims priests. The dead of the Behlim are buried.
Almost all Behlim are Sunni Muslims. Muslims attempt to follow he teachings of the Qur'an and the prophet Muhammad. They believe that they will gain entrance into heaven by practicing the Five Pillars of Islam. These include praying towards Mecca five times a day, attending Friday services at mosques, giving alms to the poor, fasting during the month of Ramadan and a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime.
The two most significant holidays of the Behlim are Eid al Fitr, the breaking of the monthly fast and Eid al Adha, the holiday that recalls Abraham's wiliness to sacrifice his son to Allah.
The Behlim need to hear the life-changing message of Jesus Christ in a way they can understand. They must come to see that Jesus is much more than a human prophet. The Behlim would benefit by seeing the love and grace of Christ lived out in practical ways before them. Since many Behlim live in rural villages, they need help in educating their children and in receiving the blessings of modern medicine.
* Scripture Prayers for the Behlim in India.
* Pray the Lord opens the spiritual eyes of the Behlim to see Jesus or Isa is the Son of God.
* Pray for workers needed to sow God's Word into Behlim families, healing and strengthening households with God's blessings.
* Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing His gospel among the Behlim.
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Profile Source: David Kugel |
People Name General | Behlim |
People Name in Country | Behlim |
Population this Country | 8,200 |
Population all Countries | 8,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Bahlim; बहलिम |
People ID | 16371 |
ROP3 Code | 111513 |
Country | India | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
National Bible Society | Website | |||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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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 | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 3 |
Gujarat 7,800 | |
Uttar Pradesh 300 | |
Daman and Diu 60 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (7,500 speakers) | |||
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (7,500 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Urdu 700 | |
People Groups | Speaking Gujarati |
Primary Language: Gujarati
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1809-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2016) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture / Bible |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Creation to Christ |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Gujarati |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
General | Bible Visuals |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | God's Simple Plan |
General | Gospel website in this language |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: ગુજરાતી - Gujarati |
Text / Printed Matter | Bibles, Bible League |
Text / Printed Matter | Father's Love Letter |
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. |