Outline of Sikhism

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Sikhism:

Sikhism monotheistic religion founded in the fifteenth century upon the teachings of Guru Nanak and ten succeeding Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib), emphasizing universal, selfless love and brotherhood. "Only those who selflessly love everyone, they alone shall find God". It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world[1] and one of the fastest-growing.[2]

Nature of Sikhism

The Khanda is the symbol of Sikhism.

Baptised or Khalsa Sikhs wear the Five Ks:

Sikh scripture

Guru Granth Sahib

Sikh religious philosophy

Sikh philosophy

Sikh Practices

Sikh practices

Sikh practices

Sikh ceremonies

Sikh geography

Map of Ranjit Singh's empire at its peak.
Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) at night, in Amritsar, India

Sikhism by country

Gurdwaras

The Harmandir Sahib, Sikh Gurdwara and spiritual centre at Amritsar, India.

Category:Gurdwaras

Gurdwara

Gurdwaras in India

Gurdwaras in Canada

Gurdwaras in the United States

Gurdwaras in Pakistan

Gurdwaras in Hong Kong

Gurdwaras in Malaysia

Gurdwaras in Singapore

Sikh politics

A proposed flag for Khalistan

History of Sikhism

History of Sikhism

Sikh culture

Sikh people

Sikh man in turban

Sikh Gurus

Other esteemed Sikh individuals

Sikh education

Sikh literature

Category:Sikh literature

General concepts

See also

Notes

    References

    1. Adherents.com. "Religions by adherents" (PHP). Retrieved 2007-02-09.
    2. "The List: The World's -Growing Religions". Foreign Policy. Foreign Policy. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
    3. Colonist, Times (2008-03-11). "Sikh separatists in Canada concern Indian government". Canada.com. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
    4. "25 years on, few takers for Khalistan in Canada". Thaindian.com. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
    5. The foreign policy of Pakistan: ethnic impacts on diplomacy, 1971–1994. ISBN 1-86064-169-5. Mehtab Ali Shah: "Such is the political, psychological and religious attachment of the Sikhs to that city that a Khalistan without Lahore would be like a Germany without Berlin."
    6. Amritsar to Lahore: a journey across the India-Pakistan border. Stephen Alter. ISBN 0-8122-1743-8 "Ever since the separatist movement gathered force in the 1980s, Pakistan has sided with the Sikhs, even though the territorial ambitions of Khalistan include Lahore and sections of the Punjab on both sides of the border."
    7. Guru Nanak may be referred to by many other names and titles such as "Baba Nanak" or "Nanak Shah".
    8. N. Jayapalan (2001). History of India. Atlantic. p. 160. ISBN 978-81-7156-928-1.
    9. A Gateway to Sikhism | Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Sahib J - A Gateway to Sikhism
    10. Deol, Harnik (2000). Religion and Nationalism in India. Routledge. p. 62. ISBN 0-415-20108-X.
    11. Keene, Michael (2003). Online Worksheets. Nelson Thornes. p. 38. ISBN 0-7487-7159-X.
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