The Sikh Religion An Introduction

Sikhism is one of the youngest world religions. It was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev, the first of the ten living Sikh Gurus. After the line of the living Gurus, the Guruship was bestowed upon Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy book. 'Guru Granth Sahib' is the most sacred and holy book of the religion. It contains the hymns and compositions of the first five Gurus s well as the ninth Guru and Hindu and Muslim saints, and has now been translated into almost all of the languages of the world.
About Author :
Dr. Haribala (Rani) Kaur Vaid, M.A., Ph.D. lives in London, (U.K) , with her husband and three children. She is the Education Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha), Shepherd Bush, London, where she has been involved in Sikh religious studies. She enjoys working with children and teching them.
Contents :
1. The Origin of the Sikh Religion 2. Birth of Guru Nanak Dev 3. Childhood of Guru Nanak Dev 4. The city of Kartarpur 5. Saakhis (Life stories) and travels 6. The Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev 7. Outstanding Features of Guru Nanak Dev 8. Development of the Sikh Religion 9. The Formation of the Khalsa 10. The Theory of One Spirit 11. The Term 'Guru' in Sikhism 12. Frequently asked questions and answers 13. The Basics of Sikhism 14. Guru Granth Sahib 15. The Sikh Prayers 16. Gurdwara (The Sikh place of worship) 17. Khalsa and the Five K'S 18. Gurpurbs (The Sikh Festivals) 19. Equality of Freedom 20. Karah Prasad (Blessed food) 21. Paath (Reading of holy Scripture) Glossary