SIKHISM
Sikhism considers spiritual life and secular life to be intertwined.Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru established the system of the Langar (communal kitchen), in order to demonstrate the need to share and have equality
between all people.
Sikhs also believe that “all religious traditions are equally valid and capable of enlightening their followers”.
In addition to sharing with others Guru Nanak inspired people to earn an honest living without exploitation and also the need for remembrance of the divine name (God).
SIKHISM
Concept of God
The concept of God in Sikhism is symbolized by “Ik Omkar”(one Creator). However Sikhs believe that the Creator is all pervasive and is the only truth, that all creation is illusory and the route to enlightenment is the realization that all creation is One. Question: If God is in everything and everything is in God then this would point towards worship of the creation as well as the creator? All Religions Are A Route to God Many Sikhs contend that Sikhism teaches that all religions lead to God in the same way that all rivers merge into a sea. Scripture The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of the Sikhs. It is only read by chosen individuals who understand it and give it interpretation. |
islamConcept of God
The Concept of God in Islam is very simple and easy to grasp. 1.God is One, unique and distinct from His creation. 2.He is self-sufficient and controller of the entire universe and the creation is dependent upon Him. 3.He was not born and he does not die, nor does he bore any offspring. 4.Nothing resembles God and nothing can be compared to Him. Only One Religion Is Acceptable to God All religions could not possibly be correct. Hindus teach Pantheism and Polytheism, Christians promote Trinity, Buddhists consider God irrelevant whereas Islam teaches a strict focus on Monotheism. All of these cannot be right at the same time just as black cannot be white. Islam’s proposition of one religion being acceptable before Allah is a self evident truth. Allah says “Truly, the only religion acceptable to Allah is Islam.” [Qur’an (3:19)] Scripture The Quran is the holy book of Islam which is the written revelations given to the prophet Muhammad. Anyone can access and read the Quran. |