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Sikhism
Sikhism is the fifth largest religion practiced in the world today. Sikhs worship one universal God, and practice disciplined meditation in the name of God.
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What are some similarities and differences between Islam and Sikhism?
Both believe in One God. There is only God, none other can be equated with God.
Both believe in charity(muslims call it Khidmat, Sikhs call it seva)
Both religions believe in defending their rights,
Both religions reject casteism
Which guru was the Sikh martyr?
There were two Gurus that were Martyrs the first was Guru Arjan the other was Guru Tegh Bahadur
Who is the holy person in Sikhism?
As such there is no clergy in Sikhism. every Sikh have equal right to perform all practices in Sikh faith. they are called granthi singhs, giani ji, bhai ji. Ragi singhs perform gurbani kirtan ( kirtan- singing of sacred text/ gurbani)
Nankana Sahib is in Pakistan. It is located at 31°26'51N 73°41'50E - about 80 kilometers south west of Lahore and about 75 kilometres East from Faisalabad, ith a population of approx. 60,000. It is also the capital of Nankana Sahib District and Tehsil.
Explain why most Sikhs do not have a Guru Granth Sahib at home?
First of all, the Guru Granth Sahib is an incredibly sacred document. It's not just a recording of the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus, it is treated as a guru. There are very specific rules regarding where this book is kept. First of all, it must be in it's own room. It must be placed on a Manji Sahib (a bed-like throne) of very specific dimensions and covered with a canopy. It must be covered with a cloth (I believe the type of cloth to be used varies with the seasons. The Guru Granth Sahib must be next to a Chaur Sahib (a clump of artificial hair that fans over the guru) and a platform for sacramental offerings and food, called a Karah Parshad. This is not something the average person can provide in their home. Also, the Guru Granth Sahib is a rather large text. Before the middle of the nineteenth century, every copy was handwritten, so it makes sense that there wouldn't be enough copies for every Sikh home. Though it is mass produced using printing presses now, it's sale is closely regulated by the Sikh's official religious body based in Amritsar, a district in northwestern India. There are also strict procedures that must be followed when transporting the document. This is an enormous amount of trouble to go through, and most homes just can't accommodate the environmental requirements of the Guru Granth Sahib.
How do Sikhs get involved with the community?
In Sikhism, there is only one God, who is formless and all pervasive, and who cannot take human form. The goal of life is to reach God. People can reach God by meditating and following the Guru's teachings, and by doing charitable work. Doing charity work and community service is vital in Sikhism. Sikhs must share with others, and earn their living with hard work and not by begging.
Sikhs don't have a cast system, these are all man made.. that was one of the points for Guru nanak dev ji starting Sikhism because he didnt believe in the cast system .
Sat Shri Akal. Guru Nanak Dev Ji died from old age. He wasn't sentenced to death like other Guru Jis. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a kind man who believed in equal rights.He didn't deserve to die it just happend everyone does it he was no diffrent.:):):):):):):):) ;););) :P ;P
Who was the holy Hindu scriptures written by guru to help connect people to heavenly force?
In Hinduism 4 Vedas are written by Lord Brahma himself. Whil puarana & upnishada are written by gurus.
What happens at a Sikh wedding and why?
before the wedding the geusts have tea at hall and they stand up for this. This lasts for half an hour or so and then the geusts are seated
What is the holy place for Sikhs called?
It is a called a Gurudwara where the holly book the Curu Granth Sahib is put and people go to have langar(free food) and bow in front of the holy book. they do social service and donate money in the golak(money bank). there is a special Gurudwara called the golden temple where they have a place full of holly water where you can purify your self by having a bath.
Sikh men and women both wear a dastaar as a sign of equality. A dastaar makes it easier to keep long hair under control and in the olden days would soften a blow to the head in wars.
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A gurdwara is the place where Sikhs worship in common. Gurdwaras are made up of the following spaces:
- Entrance hall and shoe room (shoes are removed upon entering)
- School room(s) for the education of children; this is usually near the entrance
- Diwan hall which is where worship takes place with men and women sitting on separate sides. The Takht is found in the Diwan hall and is where the sacred scriptures (Guru Granth Sahib) is placed during worship. Paintings of gurus are normally to be seen on the wall behind the Takht.
- Rest room which is attached to the Diwan, and is where the Guru Granth Sahib is taken to 'rest' after worship or at the end of the day.
- Langar hall which is where worshippers eat after the service
- Kitchen for the preparation of the meal to be eaten after worship
In a Gurdwara what is a guest room used for?
the gurdwara guest room is used for having sleepovers with your girly friends
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Stupidness! They use the guestroom to have a moment with themselves and others!!
Guru Granth Sahib is the name of the Holy Scripture of Sikhism, but please note it is consider scripture outside the Sikhs not within the Sikhs, as Sikhs treat Guru Granth Sahib as a living embodiment of Guru and thus treat it as if it were a living person.
Sikhs that are "full Sikh's" (Baptist Sikh) can not eat any kind of meat nor eggs. Sikhs that are normal can eat meat and eggs but they can not eat halal nor beef.
Why do they put the guru granth sahib to bed at night?
Because it gets tired after a long day's work and it needs it's sleep
What are the special places in the Sikh religion?
The following pilgrimage sites are mentioned in the holy Sikh Sermon The Ardas
Sri Harmandar Sahib (The Golden Temple) which is located in Amritsar, punjab, India
The Panj Takhat, The Five Thrones:-
1, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib - in Golden temple complex Amritsar, Punjab, India
2, Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib) - in Roopnagar, Punjab, India
3, Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo) - in Bhatinda, Punjab India
4, Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib (Takhat Sri Patna Sahib) in Patna, Bihar, India
5, Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib - in Nanded, Maharashtra, India
aswel as Janam Asthaan Sri Nankana Sahib, in Punjab, Pakistan
What is the core beliefs of Sikhism?
God is the Creator of the Universe God isn't born and will never die God is everywhere Everyone is equal Everyone is welcome in Sikh gurdwaras Women are equal to men in ceremonies and services After a person dies there soul is born again in a different body, human or animal Your next life depends on your past deeds Through life you can achieve oneness with God Finding God takes us out of this lifecycle God is the Creator of the Universe. God isn't born and will never die. God is everywhere. Everyone is equal. Everyone is welcome in Sikh gurdwaras. Women are equal to men in ceremonies and services. After a person dies there soul is born again in a different. body, human or animal. Your next life depends on your past deeds. Through life you can achieve oneness with God. Finding God takes us out of this lifecycle.
How many gurus are there altogether?
The term "guru" can refer to various spiritual teachers across different religions and traditions, and there is no definitive count of how many exist. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, the concept of a guru is significant, and many individuals may identify as gurus. Additionally, in broader contexts, the term is often used in fields like business and education to denote experts. Therefore, the number of gurus can vary widely depending on context and interpretation.
What are the similarities and differences between Sikh and Christian worship?
Nanak taught a devotional monotheism, referring to God as The True Name, but also accepted the Hindu principle of reincarnation, the law of karma and the Hindu doctrine of Maya or illusion. Of course, Sikhism does not have the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity. Arguably the greatest practical difference between the two faiths is in Sikhism's emphasis on tolerance of other beliefs, whereas Christianity has always tended in some degree towards intolerance.
The scripture of Sikhism is the Granth (book) which is an anthology of many poems somewhat like the book of Psalms and wisdom literature of the Bible.
