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It seems that sikhs consider it a virtue to hate muslims. It is as though the only way to keep their religion going they have to show hatred for muuslims and the moghuls, especially Aurangzeb

Sikhism does not encourage hatred whatsoever. Aurangzeb was a Moghul Emperor who sought to convert non-believers into Islam, amongst other things. Refusing Aurangzeb's oppression and thus, resisting forced conversion into Islam resulted in death. There is no debate about this. Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was tortured and executed for the very reason. Aurangzeb's oppression upon Sikhism extends far greater than simply to the execution of many Sikhs. It is for this reason, that the individual Aurangzeb is remembered so "passionately". It is important to remember that his character is not a representation of the entire Islamic populace. Hence, Sikhs do not despise Muslims -this is reinforced by Sikh philosophy and how every man and woman is equal. So please be mindful of such generalisations.

I think it's also important to remember that many of the Sikh leaders, in addition to forming the Sikh religion, were also trying to establish their own independent terrritories within the Mughal Empire (ie rebellion against the state).

Just curious, but are Sikhs in the US as anti-Muslim as Sikhs in other countries? Has anyone living in the US had particularly bad experiences with Sikhs? Also, is it just the men who aren't able to remove their hair, or is the women too...cause that'd be kind off nasty

Does constructing a mosque in a provincial state automatically mean Muslim leaders are trying to establish their own territories and are thus, rebelling against the state? No it does not. The same does apply to constructed Gurdwarras and other generally Sikh-based localities. I'm not sure if being pessimistic is a common thing on these forums, but why not ask has anyone had any good experiences with Sikhs? I'm sure you would receive a decent response. As a sikh, I can tell you know that I have had both good and bad experiences with the Islamic community. But, we are all human and this remains true for all communities.

Furthermore, baptised Men swear against cutting their body hair. In the Lord's court, both men and women are equal. Thus, women also swear against cutting their body hair. The removal of bodily hair is compulsory within Islam so I have read, however, if God wanted you to shave -don't you think you would be born without it?

Waaleykum'Assalaam!]You should read this article to know more about this abnormal Sikh belief

Why do you have such a disrespectful attitude towards other religions and their practices? Abnormal would be what falls out of the ordinary for you as an adherent of Islam. But the practice of not removing hair is perfectly normal within Sikhism.

I understand many member of this forum are from former Mughal controlled territories and may hold a bias, which is expected, but can it not be denied that SOME Mughal emperors engaged in blameworthy acts?

There is much truth to what you say. Some Mughal emperors were incredibly ruthless individuals.

Over here in Rexdale, and nearby in Brampton, is a large population of sikhs of whom a vast majority have a hatred for muslims. You cant really blame some of them, if everytime they walk into their gurdwara's, the first thing their eyes set on are framed depictions of their guru's being tortured and brutaliated against by muslims so its this constant brainwashing and indoctrination into their version of history. Like a_muslim said, it IS almost like a virtue for them to hate muslims.
ive also heard from a person whom i trust, that told me that they aren't allowed to take off their turbans or cut their hair until every muslim on the planet is dead? could anyone confirm that one for me ?

While you may not like to admit it, these brutalities are real. It is the consequence of resisting oppression. They are important in remembering where we came from and where we have been. They are not a message of hate towards any religion -but a message of the hardships Sikhs have endured to being where we are today. Sikhism, a Universal Brotherhood, preaches equality amongst all men and women as well a peaceful outlook upon other religions. It is unfortunate that on these Sunni forums that you do not understand this due to the low amount of Sikh users. Religion is merely a path to God, as the colour of safflower is impermanent and is washed away in water, likewise the colours of religiosity are also temporary.

It is a virtue for them to hate Muslims. I believe it is haram for them to eat HALAL meat.

Once again, it is not a virtue to hate Muslims. Why do you critique things you do not understand? Sikhs cannot eat meat that is prepared in a ritualised manner. The preparation of Halal meat is ritualised. For this reason, Sikhs are forbidden from eating Halal meat. However, many Sikhs are unintentionally eating Halal meat as many businesses do not publicise that their food is halal.


Please do not judge the Sikh community based on the actions of a few. All religions of the world have both good and bad people - The Khalsa Panth and Islam are no exception.