Sikhism: Monotheistic Religion
Sikhism is another monotheistic religion which was born in India around fifteenth century CE. Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak was born in norther India called the Punjab and at that time Punjab was half-Muslim, and half- Hindu. “Guru Nanak emphasized three central teachings as the straight path to god: Working hard in the society to earn one’s own honest living (Rather than withdrawing into asceticism and begging, as was the practice of many yogis of his time; sharing from one’s earnings with those who are needy; and remembering god at all times as the only doer, the only giver (Fisher, Mary)”. Unlike many religion Sikhism believes in equality. Sikhism invites all kind of people despite of their caste, religion, social and
economic status. One of the features unique to Sikhism is the five k’s. Sikh follow these five k’s so that they will be distinctive from Hindu and Muslim. “Five k includes the unshorn hair, a comb to keep it tidy, drawstring underbreeches for modesty, a small sword in sheath symbolizing dignity and the willingness to stand up for justice and protection of the weak, and a steel bracelet worn as a personal reminder that one is a servant of god, and perhaps also offering some protection to the wrist in hand-to-hand combat (Fisher, Mary)”.
economic status. One of the features unique to Sikhism is the five k’s. Sikh follow these five k’s so that they will be distinctive from Hindu and Muslim. “Five k includes the unshorn hair, a comb to keep it tidy, drawstring underbreeches for modesty, a small sword in sheath symbolizing dignity and the willingness to stand up for justice and protection of the weak, and a steel bracelet worn as a personal reminder that one is a servant of god, and perhaps also offering some protection to the wrist in hand-to-hand combat (Fisher, Mary)”.