In Sikhism to name a child Guru Granth Sahib is used, which is a holy book
the guru sabhi is used like an holy book for an e.g. as the Christians use a bible for their holy book so Sikhs use the guru Grant sahib (which is the full name for it ) for their holy book
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Sikhs do not define "their god" as a separate god than the God worshipped by all other faiths. They believe in "Ik Onkar" (One God). Sikhs generally call Him "Vaheguru" (Wonderful Teacher). Although other names, like "Rab" are used at times. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy Book and spiritual ruler of the Sikhs, uses many names for Him, including Muslim and Hindu names like "Allah", "Ram", "Shiva" etc.
One can purchase the Maisy children's books online in book stores for children. In addition, eBay and Amazon sell Maisy children's books, whether they are new or used.
When the Sikhs play kirtan, they usually play the tabla and the harmonium.
See the Sikh Code of Conduct Website:http://www.sgpc.net/rehat_maryada/section_six.htmlAmritdhari (or initiated Sikhs) Sikhs CANNOT-- Commit Adultery- Eat Ritually Slaughtered meat (Kosher, Halal)- Inhale any forms of drugs or tobacco- Drink any form of Alcohol (however, this can be used medicinally)- Cut their hair (this includes: Waxing, bleaching, shaving etc.)- Trouble the elderly, children or womenSikhs MUST:-- Defend the weak- Defend anyone they see in trouble- Help anyone that needs help- See God in all- Recite Prayers daily- Attend Congregation as much as possible- Treat all equally- Fight for justice and truth, nothing else.Sehajhdhari Sikhs (or slow adopting Sikhs) Usually:- Drink Alcohol- Cut Hair- May not necessarily recite prayers daily.
The Bible was the most important. In many homes it was used as part of the education of children.
In the book "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli, the children get rid of their lice by shaving their heads. This is a common method used in concentration camps during World War II to prevent the spread of lice and diseases.
A gurdwara's social room is used to pray. Most Sikhs use it and in most gurdwaras there is only one. Whilst praying they can also use it as a room to chat to other Sikhs.
Diwaan hall is the place where Sikhs have their religious Satsangs and Paath of Gurbaani is done
HE USED TO PAYRANSOM TO BUY PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN SIKHS AND MUSLIMS HE WAS STOPPING SIKH SANGAT NOT TO GO DARBAR SAHIB ON DIWALI BECAUSE DIWAN LAKHPAT RAI HAD ORDERED THAT ANY SIKH GOING TO DARBAR SAHIB WILL BE KILLED IN THIS WAY HE WAS TRYING TO HELP SIKHS TO SAVE THIER LIVES