A black mosque in Mississippi is going to be different from an Arab mosque in Dearborn, Michigan. A black church here in Texas is going to be different than a Hispanic church here in Texas. And a Jewish synagogue run by Mizrahi Jews is going to be different than a Jewish synagogue run by Ashkenazi Jews.
Being a Gursikh couple we wanted a simple ceremony but we were afraid we would have to give in to our parents and society demands as we had not seen any example to lead us.
Sometimes, we just do not believe or are totally oblivious where our good fortune comes from. And sometimes we pay lip service to Guru Ji or partake in rituals and traditions thinking we are appeasing God and Guru or even chasin"
Jasbir’s efforts are already making an impact.
Sardar Gajinder Singh, Afghan Sikh MP, passes away in London
Deep questions like “What do I want in my life?” and “What am I trying to achieve?” are probably more valuable than ones like “What will other people think of this decision?”
One of the oldest services that I created on SikhNet.com was the SikhMatrimonials.com service. This was almost 21 years ago back in 1999. Before most people had started using the internet and before services like Shaadi.com and other Indian matrimonial services, there was the Sikh Matrimonials which was the first of it's kind.
In "Young, Sikh And Proud", I explore why we clashed and why we had different approaches to our faith. Yes, I am a Sikh even if some don't think I am. I also explore the rise of Sikh activism in Britain, and what that tells us about identity and belonging.
Breaking the suffocating shell under the true guidance of our Guru, new life will begin