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The word Shaheed is the equivalent of the word martyr. The word has [[Persian]] and | The word Shaheed is the equivalent of the word martyr. The word has [[Persian]] and Arabic origins. A martyr is usually described as a person who suffers and endures death on behalf of a belief or faith. [[Guru Arjan Dev]] Ji was the first [[Sikh]] Shaheed. In the [[Sikh]] religion, Shaheeds are some of the most respected people after the [[Gurus]], [[Bhagats]], etc. [[Sikhism]] has a had a great load of Shaheeds in its history. Also see [[Shaheedi]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:39, 2 May 2007
The word Shaheed is the equivalent of the word martyr. The word has Persian and Arabic origins. A martyr is usually described as a person who suffers and endures death on behalf of a belief or faith. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the first Sikh Shaheed. In the Sikh religion, Shaheeds are some of the most respected people after the Gurus, Bhagats, etc. Sikhism has a had a great load of Shaheeds in its history. Also see Shaheedi.
