They regarded the idols of the deities as the image of God. But Guru Nanak opposed the practice of idol worship. He preached that God is formless. He cannot be represented in any shape and it was wrong to And God in the idols.
Q. What are the beliefs of Sikhism?
The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator; divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva (‘selfless service’); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct and livelihood while living a …
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- Q. What are the beliefs of Sikhism?
- Q. How did Sikhism develop in relation to the Mughal Empire?
- Q. Who amongst the following was not the Sikh guru?
- Q. Who introduced Langar system?
- Q. Is fasting allowed in Sikhism?
- Q. Can Sikh drink alcohol?
- Q. What are the 3 main beliefs of Sikhism?
- Q. What religion is Sikhism based on?
- Q. Why can’t Sikh cut their hair?
- Q. Are Sikh allowed to cut their hair?
- Q. What religion is a turban?
Q. How did Sikhism develop in relation to the Mughal Empire?
The Mughal Empire came to power in India during the life of Guru Nanak, and the Mughals had a tremendous impact on development of Sikhism over the following centuries. In 1567, Emperor Akbar was tolerant of the Sikhs. This conflict motivated the Sikhs to militarize in order to protect their faith.
Q. Who amongst the following was not the Sikh guru?
Which amongst the following was not the Sikh Guru. Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Q. Who introduced Langar system?
Guru Amar Das
Q. Is fasting allowed in Sikhism?
Sikhs do not fast.
Q. Can Sikh drink alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is often associated with the Punjabi culture, but is prohibited in Sikhism. Baptised Sikhs are forbidden from drinking but some non-baptised Sikhs do consume alcohol.
Q. What are the 3 main beliefs of Sikhism?
There are three core tenets of the Sikh religion: meditation upon and devotion to the Creator, truthful living, and service to humanity.
Q. What religion is Sikhism based on?
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.
Q. Why can’t Sikh cut their hair?
By not cutting hair, Sikhs honour God’s gift of hair. So important is Kesh that during the persecution of Sikhs under the Mughal Empire, followers were willing to face death rather than shave or cut their hair to disguise themselves. The people are devout; not cutting their hair is/has been an emblem of their goodwill.
Q. Are Sikh allowed to cut their hair?
Since 1699, about two centuries after the founding of the religion, Sikh leaders have prohibited their members from cutting their hair, saying long hair is a symbol of Sikh pride. The turban was conceived to manage the long hair and intended to make Sikhs easily identifiable in a crowd.
Q. What religion is a turban?
Wearing turbans is common among Sikhs, including women. The headgear also serves as a religious observance, including among Shia Muslims, who regard turban-wearing as Sunnah fucadahass (confirmed tradition).
