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About Sikhs:
Where are Sikhs from?
Sikhism first began in the Northern Punjab region now
located in India and Pakistan.
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How old are the Sikh people?
The Sikh faith
was founded in the early 16th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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What is the native language for the
Sikhs?
The native language for the Sikh people is Punjabi.
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What is the current population of
the Sikhs in the world?
The last estimated count of Sikhs in the world was 20 million
and was ranked the 5th largest religion in the world.
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Where do Sikhs pray?
Sikhs can pray anywhere they wish, so long as they can focus on
there prayer.
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What does Singh mean?
Singh means lion. This name was bestowed on every Sikh
male by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru.
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What does Kaur mean?
Kaur means princess. this name was bestowed on every Sikh
female by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru.
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Sikh Beliefs:
What do Sikhs believe in?
Sikhs believe in God, one being with no birth or death, no
beginning or end. Who is neither male or female and is
formless.
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Do Sikhs worship idols?
No, under no circumstances are Sikhs allowed to worship any
idols of any form.
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What scripture do the Sikhs follow?
Sikhs follow the scripture from the Guru Granth Sahib, also
known as the 11th Sikh guru.
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Why do Sikhs wear a bangle (kara)?
Every Khalsa in enjoined to wear Kara made of iron on the right
wrist. Kara being circular in shape symbolizes wheel which
itself, when viewed in the background of Indian heritage,
simultaneously stands for Dharma and Chakarvarti Raja (universal
monarch). Therefore, Kara manifests two meanings, eternal and
temporal and the Khalsa is enjoined to imbibe both.
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Why do Sikhs wear a dagger (kirpan)?
Or the sword is the emblem of courage and
self-defense. It symbolizes dignity and self-reliance, the
capacity and readiness to always defend the weak and the
oppressed. Its helps sustain one's martial spirit and the
determination to sacrifice oneself to defend truth and Sikh
moral values.
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Is Sikhism a sect of Hinduism?
No. Though the founder of Sikhism, Guru
Nanak Dev, was from a Hindu family, he himself rejected
the Hindu religion, setting the founding stone for the Sikh
faith.
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Are Sikhs a
warrior/militant people?
The Sikhs by nature
are a peaceful people. Due to past persecution by the
Hindu and Muslim rulers the Sikhs were forced to take up arms in
there defense. Sikhism has a strong martial history but are by
no means a warrior/militant people. A Sikh can only move
to war, in the self-defense of the people.
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What is the Sikh attitude towards other religions and faiths?
It is the requirement
of Sikhs to respect all religions and faiths no matter the caste
or creed of the people.
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The Turban:
Why do Sikhs wear a turban?
Explained here in detail:
About the Turban
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Does it matter what color a Sikh turban is?
No its does not matter what colour a Sikh persons turban is.
As long as its not disrespectful in anyway to the Sikh faith.
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Does it matter what style a Sikh turban is?
No its does not matter what styles the Sikh turban is. As
long as its not disrespectful in anyway to the Sikh faith.
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