Islam and Sikhism

In Islam , Muhammad is the 'Seal of the Prophets' . Islam views Jews , Christians and Muslims as " People of the Book " as all three major faiths are part of the Abrahamic religions . Muslims also believe Adam , Noah , Abraham , Moses , David and Jesus were prophets. However, Muslims do not consider any Sikh guru as a prophet. Sikhism recognizes all humans as equal before Waheguru , regardless of colour, caste or lineage. The book of the Muslims is known as the Holy Qu'ran , Islam further believes the angel Gabriel was the medium through whom God revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad , and that he sent a message to most prophets . The Sikh holy book is known as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib , it was compiled by the 10 Sikh Gurus and includes passages from both Hindus and Sufis . Many Islamic dynasties ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent starting from the 12 century. The prominent ones include the Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526) and the Mughal Empire (1526–1857), with which the Sikh gurus frequently came into direct confrontation, however these empires helped in the spread of Islam in South Asia , but by the mid-18 century, the British Empire had ended the Mughal dynasty. Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of Sikhism . The Guru Granth Sahib was first compiled by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev , from the writings of the first five Sikh gurus and others, including those of the Hindu and Muslim faith. After the death of Guru Gobind Singh copies were distributed by Baba Deep Singh . A history of Islamic societies (2 ed.).

Islam is an Abrahamic religion founded in Arabian peninsula, while Sikhism is a Dharmic religion founded in South Asia. Islam means "submission to the will of god". The word Sikh is derived from a Hindu word meaning 'disciple', or one who learns. Islam is monotheistic, while Sikhism has been called as monotheistic as well as pantheistic. Islam believes that Muhammad was the last prophet, to whom Quran was revealed by God in 7th century CE, and it restricts its primary source of teachings to the Quran and the Hadiths . Sikhism was founded in 15th century CE and believes in a plurality of Gurus, multiple texts, and is openly accepting spiritual wisdom from other religions. In Islam, the legal system based on the Quran and the Sunnah is known as Sharia ; there is no such legal system mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism allows freedom of conscience and apostasy. Daily prayers are one of the pillars of Islam and mandatory for Muslims. Prayers are left to the choice of a Sikh. Islam requires annual zakah (alms giving) by Muslims, while Sikhism encourages alms giving but does not compel it. Islam: The Religion and The People . Sikhism and the Sikhs .

Islam is an Abrahamic religion founded in the Arabian peninsula, while Sikhism is a Dharmic religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent . The word Sikh is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning 'disciple', or one who learns. Both religions are monotheistic. Sufi Muslims and Sikhs believe that the 'One' creator permeates the creation. Salafi Muslims on the other hand disagree. Sufi Muslims differ from Sikhs in that they believe that God manifests his attributes, namely the 99 names or attributes through his creation. According to Salafi Muslims, God's attributes are separate from his creation as he is only above his Throne . Islam believes that Muhammad was the last prophet, to whom the Quran was revealed by God in the 7th century CE. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century CE by Guru Nanak and the Guru Granth Sahib is the scripture followed by Sikhs as "The Living Guru". In Islam, the legal system based on the Quran and the Sunnah is known as Sharia ; there is no such legal system mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib. Daily prayers are one of the pillars of Islam and is mandatory for all Muslims. Baptized Sikhs read the five banis (prayers) as part of their daily routine, Nitnem . Islam requires annual zakah (alms giving) by Muslims. Kirat Karna (doing an honest livelihood - earning honestly without any sort of corruption), Naam Japna (to chant and meditate on Naam, read and follow "The One") and Vand Chhako (Selfless service (Sewa) and sharing with others) are fundamental to Sikhism given by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Pilgrimage (to Mecca) is a crucial part of Islam, while Sikhism denounces pilgrimages, circumcision and rituals. There has been a history of constructive influence and conflict between Islam and Sikhism. The Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib includes teachings from Muslims, namely saints (Baba Farid ), a Muslim of the Chishti Sufi order and Kabir . Islam: The Religion and The People . Sikhism and the Sikhs . Religious perspectives in bioethics . Songs of the Saints from the Adi Granth .

Overview of the relationship between the religions of Islam and Sikhism Islam is an Abrahamic religion founded in the Arabian Peninsula , while Sikhism is an Indian religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent . Islam means 'submission to god'. The word Sikh is derived from a word meaning 'disciple', or one who learns. Sikhs believe that the 'creator and creation are one and the same thing'. Muslims, on the other hand, believe God is separate and distinct from his creation. Islam believes that Muhammad was the last prophet , to whom the Quran was revealed by God in the 7th century CE. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century CE by Guru Nanak . Guru Granth Sahib is the scripture followed by Sikhs as "The Living Guru". In Islam, the legal system based on the Quran and the Sunnah is known as Sharia ; there is no such legal system mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib . Daily prayers are one of the pillars of Islam, and they are mandatory for all Muslims. Baptized Sikhs read the five banis as part of their daily routine, Nitnem . Islam requires annual zakah (alms giving) by Muslims. Kirat Karna (doing an honest livelihood — earning honestly without any sort of corruption); Naam Japna (to chant and meditate on Naam, read and follow "The One"); and Vand Chhako (selfless service [sewa] and sharing with others) are fundamental to Sikhism given by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Pilgrimage (to Mecca) is an important part of Islam, while Sikhs make pilgrimage to Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. There has been a history of constructive influence and conflict between Islam and Sikhism. The Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib includes teachings from Muslims, namely Baba Farid and Kabir . The very first convert to Sikhism was a Muslim, Bhai Mardana ji, who was Guru Nanak's lifelong friend and companion on his journeys. He used to play the rebab while Guru Nanak composed or sang sacred verses. The first major interaction between the two religions happened when Guru Nanak spent two years in Mecca and the Middle East. He learned about Islam and had detailed discussions with Muslim priests. Islam: The Religion and The People . Sikhism and the Sikhs . Religious perspectives in bioethics . Songs of the Saints from the Adi Granth . Religion and Nationalism in India .