What is Sikhism?
Q: What is Sikhism?
A: Sikhism is a religion originally from India. It is one of the 5 Dharmic faiths or Indic Faiths which means it was originated in Indian Subcontinent and whose followers are called "Sikhs".
Q: Where does the word 'Sikh' come from?
A: The word 'Sikh' comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning disciple, or śikṣa meaning instruction.
Q: What is the holy book of Sikhism?
A: The holy book of Sikhism is the Adi Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Guru is the word for teacher in Sanskrit while Granth is the word for book, scripture or text in Sanskrit.
Q: How many people follow Sikhism?
A: An estimated 180 million people are followers of Sikhism, making it the fifth largest organized religion in the world just after Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Q: Where can this religion be practiced?
A: This religion can be practiced mainly in South Asia.
Q: Who brought this faith to life? A: This faith was brought to life around 1469 by Guru Nanak Dev, who was also known as one of "Ten Gurus". He inspired and uplifted humankind to live a life of truth, righteousness and spirituality through his Hymns and Prayers (Shabads).
Q: What ceremony did Guru Gobind Singh establish on Vaisakhi day?
A: On Vaisakhi day ,Guru Gobind Singh established Khande di Pahul baptism ceremony where Sikhs were initiated into Khalsa and were required to keep 5 Ks which are articles of faith .
