What are the ten basic beliefs in Sikhism?

Answer 1

Listed below are ten basic beliefs of Sikhism:-

1. Worship one and one God only. Acknowledge one creator. Do not worship demi-gods or idols.

2. Treat everyone equally. Do not show distinction or rank due to race, class and or gender.

3. Live by the three primary principles. Always be absorbed in meditation and prayer. Make an honest income by honorable methods. Put aside on tenth of your income to help others in the need to assistance.

4. Avoid the five sins of ego. Practice your daily prayers and meditation to reduce the effects of ego and prevent indulgence in:-

- Pride

- Lust

- Greed

- Anger

- Attachment

5. Become a baptized Sikh. Be spiritually reborn by taking part in the baptism ceremony conducted by the "Five Beloved" Sikhs, who prepare and administer immortalizing nectar to initiates.

6. Live by the code of honor. Live according to specific individual, communal, ethical and spiritual commitments. Abide by the guru's teachings. Practice daily worship.

7. Wear the five articles of faith. Wear the Sikh undergarment for modesty and health. Wear a wooden comb in the turban to keep hair clean and untangled. Wear a steel bangle as a sign of faith. Keep unshorn hair, to honor the creator's intention. Wear a small sword symbolic of defending the religious rights of all faiths.

8. Follow the four commandments. Do not dishonor the creator's intention by cutting the hair. Do not harm the body with tobacco or other intoxicants. Do not eat sacrificial meat. Do not commit adultery.

9. Recite all daily prayers. Repeat the five morning prayers early morning everyday. Recite the evening and bedtime prayers as well.

10. Take part in fellowship. Worship together and sing God's praises. Cook and eat together. Serve each other and commit selfless actions.

Answer 2

Sikhism:

1. The Holy Book in Sikhism is The Guru Granth Sahib.

2. Their place of worship is the Gurdwara.

3. The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nanak.

4. Sikhism is one of the newest religions out of the main ones.

5. Sikhs should wear steel bracelets.

6. Followers of Sikhism are called Sikhs.

7. It was originated from Punjab.

8. Sikhs do not believe in fasting.

9. They do not smoke, drink or take drugs.

10. In the Gurdwara, men and women don't sit together,