SIKHISM

Kyle TaperlaNurfazlin Muthafa

Basic beliefs/ foundation of Sikhism

One God but with many names. (Similar to Islam)

Reincarnation: Samsara

Rejected the caste system as they believe everyone is of equal status in the eyes of God.

Sri Guru Grant Sahib is the sacred text for Sikhism.

It is a collection of hymns describing the qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's name.

Sacred text of Sikhism

Concept of afterlife

In Sikhism there is no hell and heaven.

Sikhism teaches that the soul reincarnates when the body dies. Your next life depends on your “karma.”

The closest counterpart of hell would be the Narak. Where people with demonic, ego centered souls are to suffer great agonies.

Impact of rules on the daily lives of people

Prayers: repeated multiple times each day.

Worship: Sikhs are prohibited from worshipping idols, images, or icons

The 5 K’s

What is Sikhism’s concept of God

"One God, Eternal, The Reality, The Name, Creator and Doer, All-pervading, Without fear, Without rancor, transcending time, Unincarnate, Self-existent, (understood) through the Guru's grace."

What draws people to Sikhism

Beliefs

No caste system unlike in Hinduism

Equality

Work cited

"An Introduction to Sikhism: History, Origin, Beliefs and Gurus." Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/religion/sikhism.html>.

Khalsa,  Sukhmandir. "All About the Sikhism Code of Conduct - All About the Principles and Mandates of Sikhism." Sikhism - The Sikh Religion . N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://sikhism.about.com/od/culture/tp/Sikhism_Code_of_Conduct.htm>.

Robinson, B.A. "Sikhism: Its beliefs, practices, symbol, & names." Religious Tolerance. N.p., 4 Apr. 2010. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism2.htm>.