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SIKHISM

Kyle Taperla Nurfazlin Muthafa. SIKHISM. Basic beliefs/ foundation of Sikhism. One God but with many names. (Similar to Islam) Reincarnation: Samsara Rejected the caste system as they believe everyone is of equal status in the eyes of God. Sacred text of Sikhism.

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SIKHISM

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  1. Kyle Taperla NurfazlinMuthafa SIKHISM

  2. Basic beliefs/ foundation of Sikhism • One God but with many names. (Similar to Islam) • Reincarnation: Samsara • Rejected the caste system as they believe everyone is of equal status in the eyes of God.

  3. Sacred text of Sikhism • Sri Guru Grant Sahib is the sacred text for Sikhism. • It is a collection of hymns describing the qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's name.

  4. Concept of afterlife • In Sikhism there is no hell and heaven. • Sikhism teaches that the soul reincarnates when the body dies. Your next life depends on your “karma.” • The closest counterpart of hell would be the Narak. Where people with demonic, ego centered souls are to suffer great agonies.

  5. Impact of rules on the daily lives of people • Prayers: repeated multiple times each day. • Worship: Sikhs are prohibited from worshipping idols, images, or icons • The 5 K’s

  6. What is Sikhism’s concept of God • "One God, Eternal, The Reality, The Name, Creator and Doer, All-pervading, Without fear, Without rancor, transcending time, Unincarnate, Self-existent, (understood) through the Guru's grace."

  7. What draws people to Sikhism • Beliefs • No caste system unlike in Hinduism • Equality

  8. Work cited • "An Introduction to Sikhism: History, Origin, Beliefs and Gurus." Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/religion/sikhism.html>. • Khalsa,  Sukhmandir. "All About the Sikhism Code of Conduct - All About the Principles and Mandates of Sikhism." Sikhism - The Sikh Religion . N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://sikhism.about.com/od/culture/tp/Sikhism_Code_of_Conduct.htm>. • Robinson, B.A. "Sikhism: Its beliefs, practices, symbol, & names." Religious Tolerance. N.p., 4 Apr. 2010. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism2.htm>.

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