What Is The Difference Between Sikhism And Sikhism

At times confused with Sikhism, Islam is a separate religion defined by its own unique set of beliefs, practices and values. Both Sikhs and Muslims have coexisted in the East for hundreds of years, and although one of the largest populations of Muslims calls India home, India also happens to be the birthplace of Sikhism. The commonalities, however, do not end there — as noted by Oxtoby and Segal: “The centrality of the book in Sikh worship and the authority accorded to the Adi Granth in particular suggest comparisons with the place of the written text in Islam.”

Islam is the Arabic word for ‘surrender’ or ‘submission’, and the Qur’an, the sacred text of Islam is the primary source of Islamic faith and practice. It is said to be the record
This practice signifies the relationship each person has with God. The third pillar, Zakat, is considered one of the most important tenets of Islam. It maintains that all things belong to God, and as such human beings are the trustees of such wealth. Zakat is the practice of charity that requires all Muslims who can, to contribute a fixed amount to the poor. The fourth pillar is that of fasting, otherwise known as Sawm; all Muslims are obliged to fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting entails abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn until sunset, instead committing to the reading of the Qur’an. The fifth and final pillar is the pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca, referred to as Hajj. If people are physically and financially able to, they are required to go on this once in a lifetime pilgrimage which symbolises their devotion to Allah and their