Belief of Sikhism in Singapore

Sikh Beliefs
- The goal of Sikhs is to build a close, loving relationship with God.

- Sikhs believe in a single, Formless God, with many names, who can be known through meditation.

- The concept is similar to Islam whose followers believe in a single God who has 99 names.

They believe in :
1)Samsara (the repetitive cycle of birth, life and death)
2)Karma (the accumulated sum of one's good and bad deeds
3)Reincarnation the belief of a rebirth following death.
These beliefs are similar to Hinduism.

Traditions of Sikhism:
Sikhs follow living gurus who have lineages traceable back to Guru Gobind Singh.

Sikh Practices:
- Sikhs chant prayers in Punjabi repeated multiple times each day.
- Sikhs are prohibited from worshipping idols, images, or icons.

The Five K's:
These are clothing practices followed by stricter Sikhs, called Khalsa saints:
1) Kesa (long hair, which is never cut). This term is sometimes used to refer to the turban that is used to cover the hair.
2) Kangah (comb)
3) Kacha (short pants)
4) Kara (metal bracelet)
5) Kirpan (a ceremonial dagger)
-Drinking of alcoholic beverages is forbidden.
-Smoking is forbidden.