SIKHIS

M As fragrance abides within the

flower
As reflection is within the mirror
So does your Lord abide within
you
Why search for Him without?
(Guru Nanak)
Members & Contents
MEMBERS CONTENTS
1. Syeda Itrat Zainab Shirazi - Origin
2. Muhammad Usman - History
3. Salman Khan - Beliefs
4. Noor ul Iza - Impact on region

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ORIGIN
- Sikh Disciple or Learner
- Kali Yuga (dark ages) and loss of connection with God
- Founded in Northern India (15th century) by Guru Nanak Dev
- Monotheistic religion stressing on equality
- Gu (dispeller of ignorance) ru (bringer of enlightenment)
- World’s 7th largest religion – 28 million adherents

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FOUNDER OF SIKHISM
- Guru Nanak (1469 – 1539) Lahore, Punjab.
- Realization of God at the age of 30.
- Everyone is equal, should not be interested in labels.
- 20 years journey, finally settled at the bank of Ravi.
- Guru Nanak’s message: everyone’s faith must be
respected, judge by deeds, human rights, equality, criticize
increasing sectarianism.
- After death argument between Hindus and Muslims.

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10 GURUS
- Guru Nanak Dev (1469 – 1539)
- Guru Angad Dev (1539 – 1552)
- Guru Amar Das (1552 – 1574)
- Guru Ram Das (1574 – 1581)
- Guru Arjan Dev (1581 – 1606)
- Guru Har Gobind Sahib (1606 – 1644)
- Guru Har Rai Sahib (1644 – 1661)
- Guru Har Krishan Sahib (1661 – 1664)
- Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (1664 – 1675)
- Guru Gobind Singh (1675 – 1708)

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 HISTORY
Sikhism and Mughal Empire
Relationship with Akbar(1555-1605):
- Sikh community enjoyed peace and tolerance.
- Guru Ram Das 4th Guru (1534-1581)
- Akbar granted him the land and small lake eventually became Amritsar.
Relationship with Jahangir:
-Guru Arjan 5th Guru
- Jahangir became aggressive with Sikhs
- Guru Arjan built Golden Temple in the center of great lake in Amritsar
- Jahangir killed Guru Arjan in 1606. Results in conflicts with Mughals for many generations.

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Relationship with Shah Jahan:
- Guru Har Gobind 6th Guru began his Guruship at 11.
- Determined to resist any threat to Sikh community
- Moved his power based to hills of Punjab
- Militarization of Sikh community
-Fought several battles with Shah Jahan
Relationship with Aurangzeb:
-Aurangzeb increases political pressure on Sikhs
- In 1664, Guru Tegh Bahadur 9th Guru rallied his army and fought many battles with forces of
Aurangzeb

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- In 1665, Aurangzeb killed him in public
- 10th Guru Gobind Singh began his Guruship at the age of 9
- He was strongest Guru after Guru Nanak
- He raised largest Sikh army
- Left two legacies: Guru Granth sahib and khalsa force
- He died in 1708.

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Anglo- Sikh war(1845-1846)
Sikh kingdom was expanded and consolidated by Ranjith Singh during 19 th century. British also
advanced the borders of Punjab.
Ranjith Singh maintained a varied friend ship with British and gave some Territories south of Sutlej
river.
In the same time Ranjith increased the Military forces and waged war with Afghans.
He includes Americans, European, Hindus and Muslims to train his artillery and military.
The disunity among Afghans made Ranjith Singh to capture Peshawar, Multan, and incorporated J&K
into his kingdom
He died in 1839.

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MAJOR BELIEFS
- Origin of universe is from one eternal life universe
- One God one creation
- Man and woman equal
- we all carry sparks and divine lights
- Freedom of liberty for all
- Sat (truth) avoiding hateful speech and fearlessness is
required for eternal salvation
- There is a connection between music and oneness
- Marriage and family is compulsory as a Sikh

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WHAT THEY DON'T BELIEF
- No fasting
- No self harm
- No killing animals
- No discrimination between man and woman
- No conversation from other religions
- No caste system
Holy book of Sikhs: The Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book of Sikh) is made up of
teachings and wisdom for Sikhs to follow.

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3 RULES OF SIKHISM
- Naam Japna: Remembering God through meditation all times of day and night
during each and every activity.
- Kirat Karo: Earning a livelihood by means of earnest, honest efforts and
endeavors:
- Vand Chakko: Selflessly serving others, sharing income and resources including
foodstuffs or other goods.
The five Ks:
- Kesh (uncut hair)
- Kara (a steel bracelet)
- Kanga (a wooden comb)
- Kaccha, Kachh, Kachera (cotton underwear)
- Kirpan (steel sword) 12
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS:
- Vaisakhi or new year (April 14th)
- Holla mohalla (February/ march)
- Installation of guru granth sahib ji (1st Sept)
- Bandi chhor diwas (Diwali) (October/November)
- Gurpurab
- Sects:
- Namdharis, founded by balak Singh (1797-1862)
- Nirankari, founded by dayal das (May 1929)

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- Temples = Gurdwara
- Granthi: ceremonial reader of Guru Granth
sahib; not considered a priest
- Guru granth in Gurdwara: Compiled by
fifth guru Arjan Dev in 1604 AD, 1430
pages, 5894 hymns, the total number of
ragas is 31, Guru’s experience of divine,
The Sikh scripture is purely monotheistic,
Scripture prevails humanity.
- Services: Prayer, Langar, Sikh faith
promotion: Ethical living, Preaching,
Amrit, Religious teaching, Selfless
services:, Care of shoes, Yard service,
Water stands, Other facilities.
- Shrine: Nankana sahib (1490s, Guru Nanak
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- Goals and deity: Avoid being egoistic,
Build a close and loving relationship
with one God, Must connect to God at all
times, God is single and formless,
Related to Islam
- Four cardinal commandments:
Hajaamat, Halaal, Haram, Hukaa
- Do’s and don’ts in Sikhism: Use of
marijuana, Idol worship, After life,
Marriage ceremony, Gambling

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THANK
S!