What is Sikhism about?

Answer 1

Sikhism is a religion started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji beginning in 1459 in Punjab (now part of India and Pakistan). Guru Nanak and his 10 successors established a philosophy of religious study and meditation.

"Sikh" means "student" or "disciple" (from Sanskrit sisya , related to siksa, meaning "instruction", and the word 'Sikhna' which means to learn).

Sikhism is all about peace, patience, and respect to God; to respect the things we have to eat and wear. Guru Nanak Dev Ji made a rule : Sikhism is the first and only religion that gives both genders, male and female, the same rights.

Sikhism descends from an old Indian faith, earlier than Islam or Christianity or perhaps Judaism. But it is not as old as the traditional Hindu faith, which is believed to be one of the oldest widely-practiced faiths in the world.

Answer 2

Sikh (English: [siːk] or [sɪk]; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh, IPA: ['sɪk.kʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit śiṣya "disciple, learner" or śikṣa"instruction".[24][25]

It is important to understand that all the symbols that make a fully baptized Sikh's appearance so distinctive are optional to "slow-adopter" Sikhs. These individuals believe in the principles of Sikhism and identify as Sikh but have not yet decided they are ready to make the commitment to become baptized. Some Sikhs may never make this decision in their lifetimes.

So while some slow-adopter Sikhs will indeed display some of the most overt signs, such as uncut hair (and consequently turbans for both sexes and beards on men), this is not necessarily the case.

The most common symbol of all Sikhs, because of its simplicity, is a steel bracelet, a physical reminder of devotion.

The evolution of Sikhs began with the emergence of Guru Nanak as a religious leader and a social reformer during the fifteenth century in Punjab. Their identity was formalised and wielded into uniform practise by Guru Gobind Singh on March 30, 1699. The latter baptised five persons from different social backgrounds to form the social brotherhood of the Khalsa. The first five, Pure Ones, then baptized Gobind Singh into the Khalsa fold.[26]

The Sikhs established a nation called Sikh Raj, under Ranjit Singh, in the nineteenth century in which they were preeminent. They were known for their military prowess, administrative capabilities, economic productivity and their adaptability to modern western technology and administration.[27]

The Sikhs comprise about two percent of India's billion population. The greater Punjab region is the historic homeland of Sikhism. Most Sikhs are from the Punjabi people and now come from the Punjab region, although significant communities exist around the world.

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Answer 3

Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world. It is also one of the newest and has only been in existence for about 500 years. There are about 25 million Sikhs living around the world. Sikhs live in almost every major country. About half a million Sikhs live in the United States.

Answer 4

The Definition of Sikh :

Article I

Any human being who faithfully believes in

i. One Immortal Being,

ii. Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Sahib to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib,

iii. The Guru Granth Sahib,

iv. The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and

v. the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion, is a Sikh

Answer 5

It is a monotheistic religion that is based in Punjab, India.
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. It was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Those that adhere to Sikhism are known as Sikhs.

Answer 6

Sikh's celebratintg! By Qasim Qureshi IIIS better known as 'Sarquaksimodo!'

Answer 7

A Sikh is a type of follower who follows and practices the Sikhism religion.

Answer 8

sukisum means a person people or a place