sikhism

sikhism

1. The 5ks

   • kanga
     • kara
       • kesh
         • kachera
           • kirpan
             • The kirpan is a small knife like sword that they wear under there shirts.
           • The kachera are a pair of baggy shorts that all Sikhs wear under there clothes.
         • The kesh is a turban they wear on there head to cover there hair.
       • The kara is a steel bracelet which Sikhs wear on there writing hand.
     • The kanga is a comb that Sikhs use to comb there hair.

2. The challenges of being a Sikh in the uk.

   • There are many challenges when it comes to being a Sikh in the uk one of them is the fact that you are not allowed to cut your hair.
     • Also, most Sikhs carry the kirpan around with them. Some people will not understand that this is part of there religion.
   • My point of view about the challenges of being a Sikh is that it could be easier because in places like india people can be prejudice towards others.

3. Guru Nanak

   • Who was Guru Nanak?
     • Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism.
       • Facts about Guru Nanak.
         • Guru Nanak became a religious teacher because he visited god. He started teaching about a new faith using ideas from Hinduism and Islam.
           • He helped people because people were losing sight of god in their lives because of greed and superstition.
             • Guru Nanak's birthday is celebrated by Sikhs on April the 14th (by the Nanakshahi calendar)
               • His family were Hindus.
                 • Guru Nanak showed an advanced interest in religion and studied Islam and Hinduism.
         • He made new rules.

4. Guru Gobind Singh

   • Guru Gobind Singh taught Sikhs that they should stand up for themselves and others, even if they risk their lives in doing so.
     • Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the ten Guru's.
       • Guru Gobind Singh introduced many of the customs Sikhs praise today.
         • When he was young his mission was to uphold right in every place and destroy sin and evil.
           • From my point of view I think Guru Gobind Singh stood up for his people and there belief in a peaceful way.
       • Sikhs were being persecuted

5. The Gurdwara

   • A Gurdwara is a place where Sikhs come together and worship.
     • The first Gurdwara was built by Guru in 1521-2
       • The Punjab meaning of Gurdwara is the door that leads to the Guru.
         • There are 200 Gurdwaras in Britain.
           • Even though a Gurdwara may be called the resident of god Sikhs still believe god is everywhere.
             • The purpose of the Gurdwara is to teach children the Sikh faith, spiritual wisdom and a place for religious ceremonies.
               • Gurdwaras are run by a committee of there community.
                 • There are four doors into Gurdwara ,known as the door of peace, the door of livelihood, the door of learning and the door of grace.

6. Guru Granth Sahib

   • The guru Granth Sahib is the Sikhs 'bible'.
     • But the Guru Granth Sahib is treated and respected as if it were human.
       • It has to be kept higher up from everyone else apart from the person reading it.
         • It contains the works of the Sikh founder and all the other 9 gurus .

7. General facts about sikhism

   • Sikhism is the youngest religion.