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converting a sikh to Islam
salmanbhai
01/22/02 at 17:50:14
Salam-un-Alaikum, I wanted to know if any brothers/sisters could help me with this matter. I am trying to convert a sikh person to Islam. I have read several convert stories online, but i can't seem to find any in whom a sikh person converts (actually only one). I am totally new to even attempting to do something like this, but lately i have had a good feeling that this particular person would be very understanding, and inshallah will convert. Please help! sallo

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
Anik
01/22/02 at 17:58:56
asalamu alaikum, I think I can help you with that. I have a cultural background close to it and I have studied Sikhism. When I was young, I used to go to the gurudwara (their Sikh temple). Actually sikhism is a compromise between Islam and hinduism and is a relatively young religion. Their text, the Guru Granth Sahib, (they treat it like a person) even has the name Allah in it. Just remember: Sikhs are very much not the friends of muslims, but their common enemy, some say, is the Indian government. Tell me more on the situation... is he mona (clean shaven) or turbaned? Do you know his caste? anything? asalmu alaikum. abdullah,.

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
Kathy
01/22/02 at 18:01:09
slm I knew a girl who reverted. Lost touch with her- if you need more info- she did it after contacting IIIE Reading Room - a Dawah center in Chicago.

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
amatullah
01/22/02 at 18:25:58
Bismillah and salam, sister i am sorry but i feel the title of the thread and what is said doesn't make much sense. No one can convert someone else. Other wise the prophet saws would have converted his uncle who has hleped him much. Our obligation is merely doing da'wah explaining Islam. The converting is up to Allah as he knows the inside of that person better than that person him/herself even. Perhpas you just misworded, or i misunderstood.

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
salmanbhai
01/22/02 at 19:50:55
Salam, I am the person who started this thread.  I just wanted to clarify that i am not forcing this person into anything, and i just hope to show her the light of islam, and hopefully she will follow it.  She is a very good freind of mine.  Also, i wanted to clarify that i am a brother (not a sister, as some of answered, LOL).  Lastly, for all people that replied, thanks very much, I will try and get more info about this person (caste and other such details), and i will let you know. sallo

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
momineqbal
01/23/02 at 01:41:16
[slm], I could find this little bit of material. You could start with belief in one God and go from there. Then try to explain 5 pillars of Islam and six articles of faith. You could also get some introductory literature and give it to this person. [url=http://www.islam-guide.com/]Islam Guide[/url] is a good introductory book. Its also available in print. I INTRODUCTION TO SIKHISM: Sikhism is a non-Semitic, Aryan, non-Vedic religion. It is a religion that has the sixth largest following in the world. Some consider it as an offshoot of Hinduism. It was founded by Guru Nanak at the end of the 15th century. It originated in the area of Pakistan and North West India called Punjab, meaning the land of the five rivers. Guru Nanak was born in a Kshatriya (warrior caste) Hindu family but was very strongly influenced by Islam and Muslims.   DEFINITION OF SIKH AND SIKHISM The word ‘Sikh’ is derived from the word sisya meaning disciple or follower. Sikhism is a religion of ten Gurus, the first Guru being Guru Nanak and the tenth and the last being Guru Gobind Singh. The sacred book of Sikhism is Sri Guru Granth also called Adi Granth Sahib.   THE FIVE – ‘K’s Every Sikh is supposed to keep the following five ‘K’s, which also serve to identify him as a Sikh: Kesh – uncut hair. Kanga – comb; used to keep the hair clean. Kada – metal or steel bangle; for strength and self-restraint. Kirpan – dagger; for self-defence. Kaccha – special knee length underwear or under-drawer for agility. II         CONCEPT OF GOD IN SIKHISM: MULMANTRA: THE FUNDAMENTAL CREED OF SIKHISM The best definition that any Sikh can give regarding the concept of God in Sikhism is to quote the Mulmantra – the fundamental creed of Sikhism, which occurs at the beginning of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. It is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, volume 1 Japuji, the first verse: "There exists but one God, who is called The True, The Creator, Free from fear and hate, Immortal, Not begotten, Self-Existent, Great and Compassionate." Sikhism is a monotheistic Religion Sikhism enjoins its followers to practise strict monotheism. It believes in only One Supreme God who is, in the unmanifest form, called Ek Omkara. In the manifest form He is called Omkara and has several attributes such as: Kartar – The Creatkr Akal – The Eternal Sattanama – The Holy Name Sahib – The Lord Parvardigar – The Cherisher Rahim – The Merciful Karim – The Benevolent He is also called Wahe Guru – the One true God. Besides Sikhism being strictly monotheistic, it also does not believe in Avataravada – the doctrine of incarnation. Almighty God does not incarnate Himself in what is known as Avatara. Sikhism is also strongly against idol worship. Guru Nanak was influenced by Sant Kabir Guru Nanak was influenced by the sayings of Sant Kabir so much that several chapters of Sri Guru Granth Sahib contain couplets of Sant Kabir. One of the famous couplets of Sant Kabir is: "Dukh mein sumirana sabh karein Sukh mein karein na koya Jo sukh mein sumirana karein To dukh kaye hoye?" "In times of trouble, God is remembered by all But none remembers Him during peace and happiness. If God is remembered in good times of happiness Why should trouble occur?" Compare this with the following verse of the Qur’an: "When some trouble toucheth man, He crieth unto his Lord, Turning to Him in repentance: But when He bestoweth A favour upon him As from Himself, (Man) doth forget what he cried And prayed for before, And he doth set up Rivals unto Allah." [Al-Qur’an 39:8] The Sikh scriptures therefore emphasise monotheism and God-consciousness.

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
BUSHRA
01/24/02 at 08:56:39
[slm] wow .We learn something new everyday. I did not KNOW that sikhs believed in one God .Maybe guru nanak was a misguided muslim OR perhaps misunderstood by others since the subcontinent has always been greatly influenced by islam dating back to the days of HAJAJ BIN YOUSIF. MOHAMMED BIN QASIM was perhaps one of the first muslims landing on the indian soil.Many many hindus accepted islam due these muslims and were touched by their kindness and compassion. Perhaps someone will be able to shed more light on the advent of islam in the subcontinent. BUSHRA.

Re: converting a sikh to Islam
Anik
01/24/02 at 10:40:15
asalamau alaikum, Beleive in One God and yet worship and revere 10 gurusand then their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, which is a "teacher" and they treat it like a guru. You also have to see the connotations of one God- is it an Absolute One God, or is it a source God (in other words, can other divine beings come out o it, go into humans, etc.?).asalaamu alaikum. abdullah,.
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