Sikhs - Wikipedia
WebSikhs (singular Sikh: / s ɪ k / sik or / s iː k / seek; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, romanized: sikkh, IPA:) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of …
Sikhism - Wikipedia
WebSikhism ( / ˈsɪkɪzəm / SIK-iz-əm ), also known as Sikhi ( Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ Sikkhī, [ˈsɪk.kʰiː] ⓘ, from ਸਿੱਖ, Sikh, 'disciple / learner'), [i] is an Indian religion [9] and philosophy [10] in particular for the Sikh ethnoreligious group that originated in the Punjab region of India [ii] around the end of the 15th century CE.
Sikhism | History, Doctrines, Practice, & Literature | Britannica
WebApr 17, 2024 · Sikhism is a religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. According to Sikh tradition, Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus.
History of Sikhism - Wikipedia
Webv. t. e. Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion in the Punjab region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century and opposed many traditional practices like fasting, janeu, idolatry, caste system, ascetism, azan, economic materialism, and gender discrimination. [1]
Beliefs and practices of Sikhism | Britannica
WebSikhism , Indian religion founded in the late 15th century by Nanak, the first of the Sikh leaders titled Guru. Most of the religion’s 25 million members, called Sikhs, live in the Punjab —the site of their holiest shrine, the Golden Temple, and the principal seat of Sikh religious authority, the Akal Takht.
Who are Sikhs? What is Sikhism? | SikhNet
WebSikhism is the world’s fifth largest religion with 25 million adherents worldwide. Sikhs believe in one God, equality, freedom of religion, and community service. Sikhs cover their uncut hair with a turban. The Sikh turban represents a commitment to equality and justice. Sikhism is a distinct religion, separate from Hinduism and Islam.
SikhNet | Sharing the Sikh Experience
WebApr 29, 2024 · SikhNet | Sharing the Sikh Experience. Daily Hukamnama. "Emotional attachment has drugged him, and he has forgotten the Lord, the treasure of virtue" – April 29, 2024. Today's Hukam Take a Hukam. SikhNet Play. Listen Now. SikhNet Radio: Live Gurdwaras. View All. Online. Play. Gurdwara San Jose. Online. Play. All Gurbani...
Who are the Sikhs and what are their beliefs? - The Conversation
WebAug 10, 2018 · American Sikhs have been the target of many racist attacks. An expert explains the Sikh faith and its history in the United States.
Sikhism - Beliefs, Practices, Scriptures | Britannica
WebSikhs show their reverence by bowing their foreheads to the floor before the sacred scripture. Worship consists largely of singing hymns from the scripture, and every service concludes with Ardas, a set prayer that is divided into three parts.
The Ten Tenets of Sikhism - Learn Religions
WebJul 8, 2018 · Somewhat unique among the world's religions, Sikhism rejects the notion that any religion, even theirs, holds a monopoly on the ultimate spiritual truth. The following ten beliefs will introduce you to the tenets of this important religion. Follow the links to learn more. 01. of 10.
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