Does Sikh allow converts?

There is no conversion ritual in Sikhism, as such. In fact, our ninth guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji sacrificed his own life to save the Hindu religion because he didn’t want the Kashmiri Pandits to be forcefully converted into Islam by the operessing Mughal rule.

Who became Sikh?

According to Sikh tradition, Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus. All 10 human Gurus, Sikhs believe, were inhabited by a single spirit.

Why is Kartarpur famous?

The gurdwara was built to commemorate the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, settled after his missionary work and did farming. Guru Nanak founded the Kartarpur town by Ravi River in 1504, plowing the fields and setting up a community kitchen, or Langar.

How do I know if I am a Sikh?

If you attend a Sikh camp, Yoga session, listen to Gurbani, attend a Sadhana or fall in love with Sikh philosophy and you feel that Sikhism is your way of connecting to God, then you are a Sikh! There is also a formal discipline that many Sikhs follow and it involves the Amrit ceremony.

Why do people convert to Sikhism?

In many ways, you feel like you have taken a spirit voyage when you convert to Sikhism because it becomes a journey of discovery. The religion encourages people to practice humility and compassion for others. Along with that, they meditate on God as much as possible.

Why did Baba Saheb convert to Sikhism?

He came from a humble low caste background. People from these classes in India were generally treated very badly and it was the dream of Baba Saheb to convert to Sikhism together with the rest of the Dalit community which constituted 25\% of the Indian population.

How many followers does Sikhism have worldwide?

The religion holds over 26 million followers worldwide. In Sikhism, the all-pervading spirit of truth has become the number one part of the religion. They believe that truth exists in all of creation, and it stands above all fear, all hate and it has a timeless self-existence that reaches beyond.