I have noticed that there are threads for the purpose of asking christians and jews questions about their religions, but none for Sikhs. I also noticed that I know squat about the sikh religion.
So I have started this thread with the hopes that our sikh members will answer our questions when they have time.
Please, no debating. Just questions and answers. If you don't agee with a particular point that is made in an answer, then start another thread for the purpose of debate.
I would first ask if a sikh member could just give us a quick summary of their religion.
Second, a specific question. A member used the name Waheguru, in a post. Who is Waheguru?
we dont try to convert, only pass on the message, answer questions that come about and then it is between Allah and the individual.
there is none of this 'believe, believe, BELIEVE!' business you get from the christian missionaries.
more an attempt to discuss in a rational manner but how can i have such a discussion with any potential future sikh work colleagues if i only know the very basics of their faith?
Abu Abdullah
Ask him to explain how great Sikhi is and what benefits he reaps from it! laying:
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
Ask him to explain how great Sikhi is and what benefits he reaps from it! laying:
i have been reading a little online, some of the stories on the bbc religious section mentions castes, i am right in thinking this is just cultural not from the sikh religion?
it is tolerated or actually spoken against to have castes in sikhism?
ps...
sikhism is an anglosized word, what do sikhs call sikhism?
i have been reading a little online, some of the stories on the bbc religious section mentions castes, i am right in thinking this is just cultural not from the sikh religion?
it is tolerated or actually spoken against to have castes in sikhism?
ps...
sikhism is an anglosized word, what do sikhs call sikhism?
Abu Abdullah
No castes exist in Sikhism (The Khalsa Pure Ones) are the Sikhs!
Sikhi is our dharam! - Keep me informed of the many Sikh converions back in Leicester veer!
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
No castes exist in Sikhism (The Khalsa Pure Ones) are the Sikhs!
Sikhi is our dharam! - Keep me informed of the many Sikh converions back in Leicester veer!
yes i discovered this since about the castes,
it is like the muslims from punjab also, they also go into castes a lot even though such things are prohibited in islam also.
a friend even mentioned in pakistan there is a caste for prostitutes and that any woman born into that caste becomes one. truly sick and i am glad that isnt according to sikh teachings and it just peoples misunderstandings of it same as they misunderstand islam.
it is like the muslims from punjab also, they also go into castes a lot even though such things are prohibited in islam also.
a friend even mentioned in pakistan there is a caste for prostitutes and that any woman born into that caste becomes one. truly sick and i am glad that isnt according to sikh teachings and it just peoples misunderstandings of it same as they misunderstand islam.
Abu Abdullah
Indeed! - We as individuals can only learna and better ourselves by following what religion doctines we acknowledge. No face is ever the same. :smile:
Many muslims and Sikhs have strong bonds due to the respect shared by the Muslims saints and vice versa this is all I relate too. I don't care for stories of hatred. Manas Ji Jaat Ke Pechan Woh' Recognise the human race as one. This is the message of the Sikhs!
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
click on attatchment..... short document i made as a beginners guide to sikhi
Last edited by One Man Army; 02-06-2007 at 08:23 PM.
Blessed, blessed is that tongue, O my soul, which sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord God.
Sublime, pure and pious is that head, O my soul, which falls at the Lords Feet.
Nanak is a sacrifice to those, O my soul, who hear of the Lord, and believe in the Lord's Name.
is that sufficient bro? let me knw if u need n e thing else!
Blessed, blessed is that tongue, O my soul, which sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord God.
Sublime, pure and pious is that head, O my soul, which falls at the Lords Feet.
Nanak is a sacrifice to those, O my soul, who hear of the Lord, and believe in the Lord's Name.
that is crazy, someone should tell that to the guys at all the sikh pubs in leicester and what is that about not eating meat?
i have never known a sikh not eat meat, i just thought they didnt eat meat santified by another religion such as kosher or halal meat? so is the vegi thing right?
obviously as a muslim agree with the higiene aspects and can respect that.
2. now sikhs say they are against ritual, yet contains 5 prayers it seems. isnt this a contradiction or are sikhs saying only mindless ritual without good intentions or understanding why it is done?
3. now your Guru Granth Sahib, you beleive it to be from God, do you beleive it therefore to be infallable?
so if it is the word of God then it should be without contradiction or flaw should it not as muslims claim the Quran to be and jews claim the torah to be and christians claim the bible to be?
that is crazy, someone should tell that to the guys at all the sikh pubs in leicester and what is that about not eating meat?
i have never known a sikh not eat meat, i just thought they didnt eat meat santified by another religion such as kosher or halal meat? so is the vegi thing right?
obviously as a muslim agree with the higiene aspects and can respect that.
2. now sikhs say they are against ritual, yet contains 5 prayers it seems. isnt this a contradiction or are sikhs saying only mindless ritual without good intentions or understanding why it is done?
3. now your Guru Granth Sahib, you beleive it to be from God, do you beleive it therefore to be infallable?
Abu Abdullah
All these questions have been aswered search Sikhism on the forum
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
We have nothing to hide or fear. You seem to think you'll be converting left right and centre
not really.
since i become muslim by the will of Allah, he has only allowed 6 people to become muslim through me passing the message to them.
but it is also my duty to pass on the message and part of that is knowing who you are talking to and where they are coming from and part of that is learning about their faith and scripture.
so if it is the word of God then it should be without contradiction or flaw should it not as muslims claim the Quran to be and jews claim the torah to be and christians claim the bible to be?
Abu Abdullah
Find me a flaw!
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
that is obviously my intention, if it is truly a book from God then like the Quran it will be flawless and without error.
Abu Abdullah
Good luck because many have failed to find one! - Even the most cynical have said amongst the scriptures of other faiths Shri Guru Granth Sahib has been the most difficult to find a flaw within. I can find you the sources if required. NOBODY can fault the Shabad Guru (Word of God)
Also, remember taking a single line and mis-quoting it isn't finding a flaw, read the whole SGGS and then contemplate upon it. Because I too like many can take a line from the Quran and interpret to be something it's not.
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
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