Sikhism

Jay Scerbo and

Dylan Nepert
Quick Intro
-Developed in 15th century near Punjab, India

-Branched from Hinduism because of disagreement with the caste system

-Guru Granth Sahib

-Gurdwara (Doorway to God)

-Five Ks

● Kesh, or unshorn long hair, which is protected by a dastaar, or turban.

● A kangha is a small wooden comb meant to keep the hair combed twice a day.
● A kara is an iron bangle to be worn on the hand used most.
● A kachera is a specific undergarment for men and women.
● A kirpan is a short dagger.
Basic Beliefs

● Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, and the basic Sikh belief is represented in the phrase
Ik Onkar meaning “One God.”
● Sikhism teaches equality of all people
● Sikhism emphasizes daily devotion to the remembrance of God. One should
remember God at all times.
● Sikhism teaches religious freedom. All people have the right to follow their own path
to God without condemnation or coercion from others.
● Sikhism rejects all forms of rituals such as idol worship, pilgrimages, fasting, and
superstitions.
● Sikhs are supposed to be saints, scholars, and soldiers.
Rite of Sikhism
Amrit (Baptism)-

-The ceremony is done in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

-Performed by 5 baptised Sikhs

Anand Karaj (Marriage)-

-Means Blissful Union

-The ceremony is done in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

-Sikhs practice monogamy, however widows may remarry

Naming of Children-

-Ardas

-First letter of Random Hym selected is first letter of child’s name

Social Beliefs

● They believe in helping the poor, needy and oppressed.

● They see themselves as saints, scholars, and soldiers.
● Speak out about injustice and stick up for the defenseless.
Nearest Sikh Congregation to SHU

● Tri State Sikh Cultural Society

● Located in Monroeville, PA
● About 18 miles away or 36 minutes away
Percentage of People who believe in Sikhism

● It says that there are more than 500,000 Sikh Americans

● There are more 246 Sikh Congregations
Interesting Fact/ Least attractive/ Most
attractive

● Interesting Fact-They believe that God is genderless. They do not

believe he is a male nor a female
● Least attractive Fact- That they talk about having men and women
as equal people in the church yet they separate them during mass.
● Most Attractive Fact- The world’s 5th largest religion
Works Cited

● Barooah, Jahnabi. “Sikhism: 5 Things To Know About The Sikh Religion.” The Huffington
Post, TheHuffingtonPost.com, 5 Aug. 2012,
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/05/5-things-you-should-know-about-sikhism_n_174
4657.html.
● http://www.sikhismguide.org/default.php
● Rosentiel, Tom. “How Many U.S. Sikhs?” Pew Research Center, 5 Aug. 2012,
www.pewresearch.org/2012/08/06/ask-the-expert-how-many-us-sikhs/.
● https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/05/5-things-you-should-know-about-sikhism
_n_1744657.html