Best facts about a true sikh

Interesting Facts About Sikhism Sikhs are the fifth largest religion in the world with a rich and varied history, uncountable sacrifices to make the world a better place to live in. Still there are lot of people who don't know much about Sikhism.

Interesting Facts About Sikhism World's 5th largest religion 26 million followers worldwide of which 19 million in India Originated in India, over 500 years old Distinct religion, having no links with Hinduism or Islam 83,000 Sikh soldiers died during Two World wars Sikhs are living in America since 1897 Sikhs in the British Indian Army totaled over 100,000; i.e. 20% of the British Indian Army. In the years to 1945, 14 Victoria Crosses were awarded to the Sikhs, a per capita record given the size of the Sikh Regiments. Sikh beliefs: Based on monotheism Freedom of speech, religion Justice and liberty for all Defending civil liberties and protecting the defenseless Tolerance and absolute equality of all people without regardto gender, race, caste, or religion One God common to all Equal right for women Sikhs DO NOT Believe In: Sikhs do not believe in terrorism or hurting innocent people Sikhs do not believe in hate or racial profiling Sikhs do not believe in war based on religion Sikhs do not believe in proselytism Sikhs do not believe in fasting Sikhs Turbans Sikhs Used to cover long, uncut hair and provides the distinct identity Approx. 15 feet of cloth wrapped neatly around the head every time it is put on Symbolizes discipline, integrity, humility, and spirituality Religious requirement - must be worn at all times in public A turban is not a hat. It cannot be casually taken on and off. It must be carefully retied each time it is removed Turbans are a mandatory part of Sikh faith, not a social custom Sikhs feel humiliated if asked to remove their turban in public, as doing so exposes an intimate part of their body By - Jashan Like & follow on Facebook http://techaddictbiz.weebly.com