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Would there be a way to become a Sikh living in Germany? This religion sounds beautiful!

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Of course there is! Anybody can become a Sikh. If you want to follow this path Waheguru will surely bless you to guide you into the right way no matter where you live. An important way to understand more about Sikhism is to arm yourself with knowledge. Watch the Basics of Sikhi channel on Youtube. It is very useful as they explain everything.

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Why is it necessary to have a beard to be a Sikh?

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It is intended to show respect for God's creation. God created men with the ability to grow beards, and we do not question God's intentions.

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Can Hindus (non-Sikhs) attend Gurudwara prayer regularly?

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Yes, any and all religions are welcome to attend Gurudwara. We welcome people from all walks of life to come and join us and learn about who we are as well as to share a home-cooked Indian meal that follows each of our services.

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Sikh men wear beards and turbans. What do Sikh women wear?

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Many devout Sikh women wear turbans as well, but nowadays a headscarf or chunni works as well. Some Sikh women wear patkas or bandanas on their heads as well.

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Do Sikh believe in circumcision?

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No, they do not. Circumcision is primarily found in Islam and Judaism. Dharmic religions (Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, etc) do not believe in circumcision because it is believed to be harmful and causes unnecessary pain. Sikhs also refuse to believe in circumcision because it is altering a creation of the divine. In Sikhism, circumcision (or any other bodily modification) is viewed just as badly as cutting one's hair.

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How can I practice Sikhism under a very Christian household, and can Sikhs trim their beards or make it a stubble?

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As a Sikh, you must keep your beard and make sure no scissor or razor goes to cut any of your hair on any part of your body. Yes, you can practice being a Sikh anywhere.

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Can I convert to Sikhism?

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Yes, you can.

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What is the best way to become a Sikh?

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You should pray daily, avoid the 5 distractions, and most importantly of all, understand the sacrifices our Guruji's made.

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Can one become a Sikh with cut hair, then never cut it again?

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Yes, you can become a Sikh with cut hair, but after becoming a Sikh you cannot cut any hair on your whole body. If you cut your hair in the past it doesn't matter, but after becoming a Sikh you can't cut hair ever again.

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Is there any provision related to shaving my head to become a Sikh, as in some sort Hindu rituals?

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No, in fact Sikhism looks down on cutting hair. There is no initiation required.

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What is the process to become a Sikh if I am a Hindu?

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No matter what your religion is, the process will be the same as described in the article. When you take the Amrit, you become a pure Sikh.

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Can I be a Sikh if I am gay?

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Yes, you can. Sikhs do not discriminate. We welcome everyone.

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How do I become a Sikh if I live in India?

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Become aware of Sikh history, and try to learn basic prayers. Go to Gurudwara everyday. Once you can sing path independently and have good knowledge about Sikhism, then you are ready to be a Khalsa by taking 'Amrit'.

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Do Sikh people hate Muslims?

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Sikhism is a religion of love. Sikhism recognizes all of humanity as one. “I speak the truth, listen everyone: Only the one who is absorbed in True Love shall attain the Lord” - Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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How can Sikhs with Kirpan on their body travel on an airplane? Do they remove their Kirpan? But you can't remove it, right?

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The Kirpan can be taken through security as it is part of the Sikh religion.

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Are there any restrictions for women when it comes to cutting hair? Are women allowed to shave their arm pits or legs?

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Yes there are restrictions which apply not only to women but men as well. No one is allowed to shave, wax, cut or take out hair in any way as it represents being under to order of almighty and not altering any part of the body.

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What happens if a Sikh's hair is cut? What steps need to be done to redeem oneself?

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Nothing to be worried about, just pray (Ardass) for forgiveness. Do as much social service as you please or until you feel within your heart is necessary.

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Do initiated Sikh people have problems with their jobs because of their outward appearances? If so, how can I prevent that from happening in order for my career to really work out?

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The Sikh appearance should not create a problem with jobs. There is a large number of examples to prove that: Mr. Ajaypal Singh Banga, CEO of Mastercard; Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former deputy chairman of planning commission; Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India; Mr. Jagmeet Singh, renowned politician in Canada and many more have all kept their Sikh appearance. Also, the Canadian government, US government and the UK governments have allowed their Sikh defence personnels to wear turbans. So, the glorious Sikh appearance is not a hindrance to any job, rather you can very proudly say that this allows the Sikhs to stand apart in any crowd.

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Can I practice sikhism under another religion's household? What should I do to be a Sikh woman?

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Yes, you can, Sikhism doesn't have any restrictions on who can follow Sikhism. To be a Sikh women, just do all the things stated above and maybe do some more research to see some more relevant things you can do, being a Sikh man doesn't differ from being a sikh women spiritually. Sikh women can wear a Kara, chunney (or women styled turban), do basically everything a sikh man can do, etc.

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Can Amritdhari eat non-veg food?

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They can eat only vegetarian food. That means no meat, and some types of eggs are allowed, the ones that weren’t forcefully taken.

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I am a Baptised Catholic can I go to a Gurdwara?

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Of course! The gurudwara is for everyone, and langar is for everyone. You must cover your head though.

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What if I want to follow Sikhism, but do not want to take Amrit?

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It’s completely acceptable. You can wear a turban, dastar, or patka without Amrit as well.

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Is Sikhism a monothestic or a polytheistic religion?

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Sikhism is a strictly monotheistic religion, meaning that there is only one god and all other gods are false.

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