sikhism

what is gods most common name?

Waheguru

where did sikhism begin?

punjab

who started it? and when

Guru nanak, early 1500s

explain when guru nanak disapeared

• he went to have a wash in the lake

• when he jumped into the lake, he didn’t come back up for air

• when he didn’t come up for air, everyone was worried

• he was next seen in the same place three days later

how often do Sikhs need to pray each day?

5

what is naam japna

It means to remember God in all you do

What is the langar

A free vegetarian meal in the gurdwara at around 1 o’clock

what are the five k’s

• kesh - uncut hair

• Kachera - shorts

• Kirpan - swords

• Kangha - comb

• Kara - bangle

is God a woman or a man

Neither, God has no gender or form and Sikhs believe their spirit is in everyone

what is the Guru Granth Sahib

the Guru Granth Sahib is the sikh holy book, it contains the teachings of the Gurus and some of the hindu and muslim saints.

what is mukti

escaping the cycles, achieving enlightement

what is sewa

to help others, acts of service

what are the most common sikh surnames

singh and kaur

why do most sikh men carry a small pocket knife

to defend themselfs