Similarities between Sikhism and Islam
Sikhism, founded in fifteenth century Punjab on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and ten successive Sikh Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib), is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. This system of religious philosophy and expression has been traditionally known as the Gurmat (literally the counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning "disciple" or "learner", or śikṣa meaning "instruction".
Islam is the religion articulated by the Quran, a religious book considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of the single incomparable God (Allah), and by the Prophet of Islam Muhammad's demonstrations and real-life examples (called the Sunnah, collected through narration of his companions in collections of Hadith). Islam literally means submission to God (see Islam (term)
Sikhism and Islam have many similarities and many dissimilarities:
- Concept of God: God is one acc. to both religions. Sikhs call it with many names but Waheguru, is used for meditating upon god and Muslims call it Allah. Both are Monotheist Religions.
- Idol Worship: Both Religions Reject idol worship.
- War of Righteousness: Both religions believe in War for righteousness. Sikhs call it Dharam Yudha and Muslims call it Jihad. But their is difference, Islam is attacking religion whereas Sikhism is Defensive religion.
