Sikhism

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Sikhism

Sikhism is a Religion of uniqueness. It has beliefs from two other religions;
Hinduism and Islam (Borak 53). This religion is very scarce in the United
States. The main area for Sikhs is in the Northwest India (Borak 53). I had
never heard of this religion before, so that is the main reason why I chose to
study this religion. I have found it very interesting and different. The Sikhs
have many unique qualities. Sikhism dates back to a long time ago. Making it
more modern, it was introduced near the closing of the 15th Century (Borak 53).
Guru Nanak Dev originated it, now making it a minority group. The Sikhs are
found generally around northwest India, or Punjab, but can also be found
anywhere in the world (Borak 53). Sikhism has a very rare formation. This
religion is a mixture of two other religions, known as Hinduism and Islam. This
joining together is known as syncretism (Hopfe 188). The Hindus and Islams began
to mix and some thought of joining the two together. Not everyone agreed so they
decided to make a new religion with practices from both religions while still
keeping Hinduism and Islam separate religions (Borak 54). From the Hindus, the
reincarnation of Jesus was put into practice for this newly accepted religion
and also they kept “The True Name” sacred because He can do anything. One
true God is used also as a practice, coming from the Islam beliefs (Hopfe 188).
Its originality helps make this religion special in its own unique way. The
Sikhs have many of their own beliefs but also the ones coming from Hinduism and
Islam. The opening lines in their Holy Book, or Guru Granith Sahib, state
“There is one supreme eternal reality; the truth; immanent in all things;
creator of all things; immanent in creation. With out fear and without hatred;
not subject to time; beyond birth and death; self revealing”(Philosophy). This
statement summarizes their basic teachings, also adding equality to their
beliefs (Hopfe 198). They believe every human is of the same sex even though
chastity is not allowed. Women are equal to all men. Sikhs do not believe in
burning women, women wearing veils, or marriages to widows. There is no
separation by creed, color, race, or sex (Philosophy). All people are equal.
Sikhs believe to worship in temples known as Gurdwaras, also meaning Gateway to
the Guru. Daily attachment to God helps you become closer to Him, believes Narm
Marg (Philosophy). Also, faith grows within the community while worshipping at
the Gurdwaras.(R...

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