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[[Sikhism]] does not give the right of divorce to its adherents except in extreme circumstances, and even then since it is not legislated within Sikhism this is decided by Western, Hindu, Muslim or other courts. The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] does not specify a word for 'divorce' and this act is not considered in the holy Granth; apart from the word 'chhutee' {{gu|ਛੂਟੀ}} which means 'released' or 'escaped' no other word is specified for this act of separation. In English we have the word 'divorce'; in [[Urdu]] we have 'Talaak'; in Spanish we have 'divorcio', etc.
[[Sikhism]] does not give the right of divorce to its adherents except in extreme circumstances, and even then since it is not legislated within [[Sikhism]] this is decided by Western, [[Hindu]], [[Muslim]] or other courts.  
 
The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] does not specify a word for 'divorce' and this act is not considered in the holy Granth; apart from the word 'chhutee' {{gu|ਛੂਟੀ}} which means 'released' or 'escaped' no other word is specified for this act of separation. In English we have the word 'divorce'; in [[Urdu]] we have 'Talaak'; in Spanish we have 'divorcio', etc.


Many Sikh sources mention the difficulty of divorce in the Sikh tradition; some quotes from Sikhs are as follows:-
Many Sikh sources mention the difficulty of divorce in the Sikh tradition; some quotes from Sikhs are as follows:-
''“In the case of broken marriage, divorce is not possible according to the Sikh religious tradition. The couple can, however, obtain a divorce under the Civil law of the land.”''
''“In the case of broken marriage, divorce is not possible according to the Sikh religious tradition. The couple can, however, obtain a divorce under the Civil law of the land.”''


'''Anand Karaj''' (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ, anand kĝraj) is the name given to the [[Sikh]] wedding [[Sanskar|ceremony]], literally translated as ''"Blissful Event"''. Sikhs regard [[Anand karaj|marriage]] as a sacred bond of mutual dependence between a man and a woman. <!--- A true partnership in marriage is made between those who are united in spirit as well as in mind and body. Marriage is regarded as a strong bond between the bride and groom and the relatives of both families - it is accepted as a joining of the two families into one as well.---> {{aowf|Sikhi against divorce}}
'''[[Anand Karaj]]''' (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ, anand kĝraj) is the name given to the [[Sikh]] wedding [[Sanskar|ceremony]], literally translated as ''"Blissful Event"''. Sikhs regard [[Anand karaj|marriage]] as a sacred bond of mutual dependence between a man and a woman. <!--- A true partnership in marriage is made between those who are united in spirit as well as in mind and body. Marriage is regarded as a strong bond between the bride and groom and the relatives of both families - it is accepted as a joining of the two families into one as well.---> {{aowf|Sikhi against divorce}}

Latest revision as of 18:52, 30 April 2011

Sikhism does not give the right of divorce to its adherents except in extreme circumstances, and even then since it is not legislated within Sikhism this is decided by Western, Hindu, Muslim or other courts.

The Guru Granth Sahib does not specify a word for 'divorce' and this act is not considered in the holy Granth; apart from the word 'chhutee' (Gurmukhi: ਛੂਟੀ) which means 'released' or 'escaped' no other word is specified for this act of separation. In English we have the word 'divorce'; in Urdu we have 'Talaak'; in Spanish we have 'divorcio', etc.

Many Sikh sources mention the difficulty of divorce in the Sikh tradition; some quotes from Sikhs are as follows:- “In the case of broken marriage, divorce is not possible according to the Sikh religious tradition. The couple can, however, obtain a divorce under the Civil law of the land.”

Anand Karaj (Punjabi: ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ, anand kĝraj) is the name given to the Sikh wedding ceremony, literally translated as "Blissful Event". Sikhs regard marriage as a sacred bond of mutual dependence between a man and a woman. .....More