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Why do we need religion?
What is Sikhism and who are the Sikhs?
Who are Sikh Gurus and how does one become a Guru?
Why was Sikh religion needed?
How is Sikhism different from other religions?
How many scriptures do Sikhs have?
Who wrote Guru Granth Sahib Ji? What kind of information does Guru Granth Sahib Ji contain?
How do Sikhs greet each other? What does Sat Shri Akal means?
Why do some names end in Ji or Sahib?
God & His Universe
Who is God? What does God look like?
What is the Sikh name for God?
How is Sikhism a religion created by God?
How is Sikhism a direct way to meet God?
Sikh Beliefs
What are the Sikh beliefs?
How did we come into existence?
What happens after death?
Is there a heaven and hell?
What is the purpose of life?
How can one attain salvation?
What kind of food should we eat? is it ok to eat meat?
If we should not eat meat then why do we eat plants while both have life?
Will God hate us if we drink or smoke?
Why we should not believe in superstitions?
What kind of government does Sikhism promote?
Equality
Do Sikhs believe in equality of all humanity?
Do Sikhs believe all humans are equal spiritually too?
What is the role and status of women in Sikh society?
What is the contribution of Sikhism in the upliftment of women?
Why do Sikh men have the last name Singh and all women, have the last name Kaur?
Why do some Sikhs still use Gill, Sandhu, Sidhu etc. as their last name?
Hair & Turban
Why do Sikhs keep hair?
Do hair have life?
Why Sikhs do not cut their hair but they cut their nails?
What is the purpose of turban? Why do Sikhs wear turban?
What is the appropriate head covering for Sikh women?
Sikh Life
Do Sikhs lead a normal life, get married and have children, etc.?
What type of lifestyle do Sikhs have?
Are marriages arranged in the Sikh tradition?
How many wives can Sikhs have?
What is Amrit and at what age do Sikhs take Amrit (become baptized into Sikhism)?
What worship and life one has to follow after taking Amrit?
Sikh History
What contributions have Sikhs made as Soldiers and Warriors?
Sikh Church (Gurdwara Sahib)
Is it absolutely imperative to attend Church every Sunday?
What is the function of the Gurdwara Sahib? Who maintains the Gurdwara Sahib? How is it financed?
How and when should I visit the Gurdwara Sahib?
Are the singers in the Gurdwara Sahib invited guests or professionals?
What is the significance of the person standing besides Guru Granth Sahib Ji and waving a wisk?
What do the large circles and swords in front of the alter represent?
Why do men and women sit on the separate sides in the Gurdwara Sahib?
There is something very sweet provided in the Gurdwara Sahib to eat, what is it?
Which language is spoken in the Gurdwara Sahib? Where is this language taught?
Conversions
How do Sikhs look at people from other religions?
How do Sikhs feel about converting others into Sikhism?
Do westerners convert into Sikh religion?
How can I convert to Sikhism?
Misconceptions
Are the stories about Guru Ji eating meat true?
Are all turban wearing people Muslim?
Why is Sikhism NOT a combination of Islam and Hinduism?
Why are Sardars sometimes referred to as naïve and unintelligent?
Sikh Views on Islam and Hinduism
What are Sikh Beliefs about the Caste System?
Can God be pleased by making animal sacrifice?
Are some animals such as cow, snake, and elephant sacred?
Can idol worship of Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, etc.) lead to salvation?
Can making pilgrimages wash your sins and/or help you meet God?
Sikh Views on Christianity
Is Jesus God?
Is God a trinity?
Is Jesus the only way to attain salvation?
Do Sikhs believe in creation or evolution?
Christians always talk about going to heaven or hell, what does Sikhism say about it?
Many Christians believe in the feminine side of God, what does Sikhism say about it?
Modern Issues
What are Sikh beliefs on Inter-Faith marriage?
If all humans are equal then why do Sikhs preach not to marry outside their religion?
Can Sikhs marry someone from another religion in the Gurdwara Sahib?
What are Sikhism's beliefs on Abortion?
What are Sikhism's beliefs on Homosexuality?
Is it ok to read English translations of Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
I do not know either Gurmukhi or Punjabi. How can I understand Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
I am familiar with Punjabi but why cannot I understand the text in Guru Granth Sahib Ji?