Hinduism has pre-historic origins, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. Both religions share many philosophical concepts such as Karma, Dharma, Mukti, Maya although both religions have different interpretation of some of these concepts.
Few eminent Sikhs have also mentioned that Sikhs are culturally closer to Muslims.
Both Islam and Sikhism believe in the concept of one God where God in Islam, generally known as- “Allah” and in Sikhism- “Waheguru”. Regarding the monotheistic idea sometimes it is considered that Islam has a great and strong influence on Sikhism.
Sikhism is classified as an Indian religion or Dharmic religion along with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The basis of Sikhism lies in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors. Sikh ethics emphasize the congruence between spiritual development and everyday moral conduct.
Sikhs (/siːk/ or /sɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh [sɪkkʰ] Devanagari: सिख) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhi or Sikhism, a Dharmic religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak.
Sikhs are required to defend the freedom of worship of other religions just as they would their own. Sikhs do not believe that followers of other religions are doomed in the eyes of God regardless of their personal character and behavior, nor does being born into a Sikh family guarantee salvation.
Sikhs therefore believe that all faiths are inclusive and must be treated with respect and equality.
Sikhism is an ethical monotheism fusing elements of Hinduism and Islam. It was founded by Nanak (1469-1539), a mystic who believed that God transcends religious distinctions.
There is no direct connection between Christ and the Sikh Gurus. They do not intersect each other. The two form separate and distinct temporal and spatial points in our history, but when we look closely at them, they illuminate each other.
Sikhs believe that there is only one God, who created everything. They believe that Waheguru must remain in the mind at all times. Sikhism is a way of life, and so Sikhs' beliefs reflect their actions on a daily basis and bring them closer to Waheguru.
The translation of the Mool Mantar corresponds to what Mohammad wrote on 'Allah'. Sikhism believes that there is Only One God and Truth is His Name, He is the Creator and Protector, Fearless, Has no Enmity, Is the First Entity, Is Eternal and without Incarnations.
Dietary avoidance out of politeness. Sikhs also generally avoid eating beef because the cow, the buffalo and the ox are an integral part of rural Sikh livelihoods. Similarly, they avoid eating pork when they are in the company of Muslims. However, there is no religious prohibition about eating beef and pork.
Guru Granth Sahib is the scripture followed by Sikhs as "The Living Guru". In Islam, the legal system based on the Quran and the Sunnah is known as Sharia; there is no such legal system mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib.
Intoxication – A Sikh must not take hemp (cannabis), opium, liquor, tobacco, cocaine, narcotics, etc. In short, any intoxicant is not allowed.
Sikhism and Islam Conflict
The Sikhs people perceive the Islam people as their enemy religion. The strong religion-political conflicts growing among them are felt in Punjab where the two communities are ready to kill each other, and this is seen as a religious massacre.
Sikhs believe in One and only One God, whereas Hindus worship a number of gods, goddesses, and deities. 2. The Hindu Trinity– Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva– is altogether rejected by Sikhs.
The first aspect is, forgiveness of sins. From a Sikh perspective, we believe that Christ can forgive sins because we believe that God and the Guru can forgive sins. We believe that saints of high spiritual level have this ability.
The Sikh turban, known as the Dastar or a Dumalla, is used to show others that they represent the embodiment of Sikh teachings, the love of the Guru and dogma to do good deeds. The Gurus ensured that both men and women are able to wear a turban, which shows another action of equality.
The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit.
Sikh women have shown enterprise in several fields and are among the most progressive in education and in the professions such as teaching and medicine. Within the Sikh system, they are the equals of men.
In Sikhism, there is no place for polygamy and polyandry. Sikh Gurus advocated the institution of monogamous marriage. Marriage in Sikhism is not a social contract. It is blissful and sacred union of two human beings.
They're called the five K's and only the most intensely dedicated Sikhs keep these distinctive emblems of Sikh identity. They include: uncut hair (Kes), a short sword or knife (Kirpan), a steel wristband (Karha), a wooden comb (Kangha) and shorts worn as an undergarment (Kacchera).
Setting this protocol as per the Rehat maryada (official Sikh code of conduct), the gurdwara also says that a Sikh and a non-Sikh can only tie the nuptial knot only if the non-Sikh partner agrees to embrace Sikhism after marriage.
Sikhism advocates equality, social justice, service to humanity, and tolerance for other religions. The essential message of Sikhism is spiritual devotion and reverence of God at all times while practicing the ideals of honesty, compassion, humility and generosity in everyday life.
All members of the Sikh community are seen as equal. All individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, class or wealth, should be treated with respect and dignity. Through their actions within the gurdwara and the local community, Sikhs show their belief in the oneness of humanity .