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    Difference Between Islam and Sikhism

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    Islam originated in 610 AD and has 5 pillars including testimony, prayers, pilgrimage, charity and fasting. Muslims worship in mosques and believe in one God (Allah). Sikhism originated in 1469 based on Guru Nanak's teachings and has 3 pillars including meditation, honest work and sharing resources. Sikhism differs from Islam by being against genital mutilation and encouraging equal status for women.

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    Islam originated in 610 AD and has 5 pillars including testimony, prayers, pilgrimage, charity and fasting. Muslims worship in mosques and believe in one God (Allah). Sikhism originated in 1469 based on Guru Nanak's teachings and has 3 pillars including meditation, honest work and sharing resources. Sikhism differs from Islam by being against genital mutilation and encouraging equal status for women.

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    Islam originated in 610 AD and has 5 pillars including testimony, prayers, pilgrimage, charity and fasting. Muslims worship in mosques and believe in one God (Allah). Sikhism originated in 1469 based on Guru Nanak's teachings and has 3 pillars including meditation, honest work and sharing resources. Sikhism differs from Islam by being against genital mutilation and encouraging equal status for women.

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    Islam

    Originated in 610 A.D. The word Islam actually


    means submission to God. Therefore, a Muslim is
    one who strives to submit to God.

    Muslims religion has 5 pillars:
    Testimony, prayers (5 times a day),Pilgrimage
    Charity and fasting





    Muslims are the largest single group in the world
    who circumcise boys after a week of their birth.





    Muslims worship in Mosque and Believe in one God
    (Allah).They believe that God is the creator of all
    things, and that God is all-powerful and all-
    knowing.




    Islam has history of forced conversion in peaceful
    manner.


    Muslim men can wear turban and have beard
    but most do especially after the haj.

    Muslim men can have 4 wives at the same time


    Islam requires animal eaten and be slaughtered
    according to Halal rituals.


    In Islam men are the provider and savior for women.
    Women should obey the men especially their fathers
    and husbands.


    Khalsa, S. (n.d.). Are Sikhs Muslims? 10 Ways Sikhism
    Differs From Islam. Retrieved October 30, 2014, from
    http://sikhism.about.com/od/Tolerance_and_Discrimination/f/
    Are-Sikhs-Muslims.htm


    Sikhism
    Originated with the birth of Guru Nanak in Punjab
    circa 1469 and is based on the guru's writings and
    teachings.

    Sikhism has three pillars:
    Meditation, honest earning,
    Sharing resources and performing community
    service.
    (Wooden comb, steel bracelet, sword and especially
    designed undergarments

    Sikhism is against ritual mutilation of the genitals,
    respecting the body as perfect in its natural state of
    creation.





    Sikhs worship in gurduawara
    And believe in Ik Onkar meaning one creator who is
    present in all creations.





    Sikhism does not practice in conversion and
    welcome who ever regardless of background.


    Sikh has to wear turban and cant shave or remove
    their hair


    Sikhism code of conduct outlines marriage as a
    monogamous relationship

    Sikhism does not permit the eating of animal
    slaughtered

    Sikh women have equal status to men in every
    aspect of life and worship. Sikh women are
    encouraged to be educated, become
    community leaders and are welcome to take part in
    every ceremony.

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