Without running an internet search, how many know who are the Sikhs?

Answer 1

In my seminary days, we were required to attend worship services with several groups outside of our faith tradition.

One of the places I was fortunate to attend was worship at a Sikh temple. We attended a service which was difficult for me to understand but was nevertheless very meaningful and sacred to those who did understand.

I was most impressed with the warmth and hospitality of the Sikhs--they were patient in answering questions and served us a lovely meal after our time in the temple. And this is a part of what they always do --feed those who come by each day, with the men being required to even take time off from work to prepare and serve the meal to visitors.

It was a good experience for me, and one I wish everyone could have.

Answer 2

I know who Sikhs are.

They are followers of Sikhism, a religion, and while they live all over the world, their roots are in India. For some reason, I think I remember reading somewhere they originally came from the Punjab area, but that might be my imagination.

I have met two Sikh men, and they both had the name Singh, but they were not related to one another, so I asked the second one, and he told me it was to do with his religion. He also told me that his wife has a traditional Sikh name included in her name, but I never met her, and I don't know what that name is.

Both of the Sikh gentlemen I have met wear turbans, and the one with whom I had the longer conversation (the second one) told me he does not cut his hair for religious reasons. When I asked him how long his hair is, he laughed and said it is well below his waist. I asked him if he has suffered discrimination since 11 Sept 2001, as he lives here in the US, and he told me that many people believe him to be Muslim because of his turban, so he has grown accustomed to explaining a bit about his heritage and religion to people.

I could go on with the other few, small details I know about Sikhs, but I have covered the big parts, I think.

Answer 3

Sikhs are an offshoot sect of hinduism. They claim the land of Kashmir in the north of India as their homeland. The males wear a turban and carry a ceremonial dagger called a kirpan as a sign of their faith. They are forbidden to cut their hair hence the turban. Beyond this I am afraid I cannot offer any information.

Answer 4

I do, they are an off-shoot of Hinduism and might be considered the protestants to Hindus catholics.

Their menfold all include the name Singh (meaning lion) in their names and the women Kaur (meaning princess). Their men all adher to the five Ks - not cutting the hair, a steel bracelet, a short dagger, a comb and something I've forgotten. They are monotheistic.

The main scripture is the Granth, the originator is the Guru Nanak and one of the main festivals is Vaisaki.

Answer 5

The Sikhs are the adherents and disciples of the Ten Gurus. Most of them live in India. Is that enough?

Answer 6

The Sikhs are one of hundreds of religious groups found in India.

Answer 7

I know they are a group of people, some of whom live in India

I think the palace body guards of India were Sikhs, or at least at one time were

Answer 8

They are a different religion than Muslims. They wear turbans also. Would like to know why.

Answer 9

Religous folk with turbans from India

Answer 10

I do know that they are a group that bought our last church that we were worshiping at. Very nice people, Not sure what they believe though. But am familiar with them.