Q:) Who is the founder of Sikhism ?

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Q:) Who edited Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji ?

Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Q:) Who was called Bhai Lehna Ji ?

Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

Q:) Which Sikh Guru is also known as "Bala Pritam" ?

Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji

Q:) Where is the Supreme Seat of Sikhs ?

Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar (Punjab)

Q:) Who is the present Guru of the Sikhs ?

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Q:) When wad the Order of the Khalsa created ?

On the Baisakhi of year 1699

Q:) Which are "Nitnem Baanis" ?

The following are the Nitnem Baanis:-

         * 'Nit-nem' means Daily Chores; "Baani" stands for holy text

            Morning : Japji Sahib (by Guru Nanak Dev Ji),

                           Jaap Sahib ( by Guru Gobind Singh Ji),

                           TwaPrasad Swayiye ( by Guru Gobind Singh Ji),

                           Choupayi Sahib ( by Guru Gobind Singh Ji),

                           Anand Sahib (by Guru Amardas Ji)

             Evening : Rehraas Sahib (compilation)

             Night (before sleeping) : Kirtan Sohila (compilation)

Q:) How many Gurus have contributed Baani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ?

First Five and the Ninth Guru

Q:) How many alphabets are there in the Gurmukhi Script ?

Thirty Five (35)

          * That is why it called " Paentei Ahkri"

Q:) Name the only lady whose name appears in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ?

Mata Khiwi Ji (Wife of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji)

Q:) How many pages are there in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ?

Fourteen Hundred and Thirty (1430)

          * Pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib are called "Safa" or "Ank" with respect

Q:) Which Guru is also known as "Miri Piri de Malik" (The Lord of Saints & Warriors) ?

Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

Q:) Who carried the beheaded body of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji from Chandni Chowk and cremated it in his house ?

Bhai Lakhi Shah Wanjara

Q:) Which two sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji were bricked alive in wall ?

The younger sons: Sahebzada Zorawar Singh and Sahebzada Fateh Singh (at Sirhind)

Q:) Which two sons of Sri Guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji martyred in war ?

The elder sons: Sahebzada Ajit Singh and Sahebzada Jujhar Singh (at Chamkaur)

        * The four sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji collectively are known as "Char    Sahebzade", the elder ones as "Wadde Sahebzade" & the younger as "Chhote  Sahebzade"

Q:) Whose writings are known as "Gurbani di Kunji" and who is known as the "Ved Vyas of Sikhism" ?

Bhai Gurdas Ji

         *  He was called Ved Vyas because he compiled Sri Guru Granth Sahib and his writings are also called " Bhai Gurdas di Waaran" ( "Waar" means epic)

Q:) Who was the first Martyr in Sikh-History ?

Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Q:) Which are the "Five-Kakkaars" (Code of Conduct ) ?

Kesh, Kanga, Kirpan, Karha and Kachhehera

Q:) What is a Sikh, who cuts one's hair or indulges in prohibited activities like drug addiction, consuming alcohol, having more than one partner etc., called ?

Patit ( i.e. impure)

         * Rather he/she doesn't deserve to be called a Sikh till he/she refrains from such acts

Q:) Which Guru was called "Dohita Baani ka Bohita" ?

Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

         * "Dohita" stands for 'son of one's daughter' & "Bohita" means 'one who sows'

Q:) What are the Three Updesh's (commandments) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji ?

Kirat Karni ( do your job),

           Naam Japna ( remember God),

           Wand Chhakna ( share your earnings)

Q:) Who compiled the Baani of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?

Bhai Mani Singh Ji in "Dasam Granth"

           * Baani of  Guru Gobind Singh Ji is not in Guru Granth Sahib

Q:) Who was the First Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib ( Golden Temple) ?

Baba Buddha Ji

           * Granthi is the custodian or reader of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Q:) Who laid the foundation of Sri Darbar Sahib ( Golden Temple) ?

Sufi Saint Sayi(n) Miyan Mir Ji ( a Muslim Saint )

        * This is an indication that Golden Temple (and any other Gurdwara) is not only for Sikhs but welcomes anyone who has faith in The True One

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