2006-08-04 05:49:51 · 9 answers · asked by mushroomchucker 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's kind of like the Hindu apprach to the Muslime view of God. It originated from India and people who follow the religion usually wear turbans and don't shave their beards. They were these silver braclet looking things called 'Ghara.' There is a lot of prejudice against them in India, largely because neither Muslims or Hindu get along with them despite their peaceful nature. A Sikh person shot Ghandi, and then his wife when she became Prime Minister of the country when she only appointed Sikh body guards to exemplify her trust in Sikh people, when Sonya Ghandi was elected as Prime Minister and she stated that she didn't want to keep the position she handed the job over to a Sikh person to exemplify her trust in the people. The philosophy is very similar to Buddhism, I know all this because my girlfriend is Sikh. You can learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh
2006-08-04 05:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by reza h 2 · 16⤊ 2⤋
needless to say, it is not genuine. in fact, the top minister of India is a Sikh. a number of those issues used to ensue in the 90s while the numerous Sikh brothers have been in contact in terrorist activities. apart from, a brilliant sort of the Sikhs stay in Punjab and a brilliant sort of the policemen are Sikh. So, why could they torture them? a brilliant sort of the Indian military officers and infantrymen are Sikh. Now a days, Sikhs stay in super peace in India and revel in an extremely extreme social prestige yet some incidences had occurred in the previous, approximately 20-30 years in the past.
2016-11-03 21:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sikhism
A progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
2006-08-04 06:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jylsamynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the religion sikh, is about 11 gurus but one is a book but is seen as a person, gurus teach sikhs how to be better people, it was started in 1966 by the first guru who is guru nanak ji and ye it is from india today.hope that helps u
2006-08-04 05:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by monaUK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Wikipedia:
A Sikh (IPA: ['siːk] or ['sɪk]; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh, IPA: ['sɪk.kʰ]) is an adherent of Sikhism. The term originates from the Punjabi language where it means student or learner.
Most Sikhs come from the Punjab region although converts from across the globe are increasingly prevalent.
Punjab pronunciation (help·info) (meaning: "Land of five Rivers" (c.f. ap-); also Panjab (Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬ in Gurmukhi, پنجاب in Shahmukhi, Hindi: पंजाब, Urdu: پنجاب) is a region straddling the border between India and Pakistan.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-04 05:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u r right ..every sikh is related to punjab state (india)the founder of sikh religion was a great guru (master) name guru gobind singh ji .they choose some soldger.and name them singh mean lion aiso called sikh in 13 april 1666. to know more go to sikh web site.
2006-08-04 06:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by towernarinder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak, & was founded in the Punjab, which is in India.
It is a monotheistic religion, & is an offshoot of both Hinduism & Sufism.
Its sacred scripture is the Guru Granth Sahib.
2006-08-04 05:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try googleing it or wikipediaing it...It's from India and I believe it to be a very small minority Muslim sect...but you may/might want to check that. PEACE!
2006-08-04 05:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/Sikhism.htm
2006-08-04 05:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋