Question 1

What does the Guru Granth Sahib say about cutting hair?

Accepted Answer

The Sikh Rehat Maryada (Article XVI) lists dishonoring the hair (Kesh) as one of the four cardinal transgressions (Kurehats). Uncut hair is considered a gift from Waheguru and a mark of complete surrender to the Guru's will.

Question 2

How do Sikhs view assisted dying?

Accepted Answer

Sikh teaching holds that life is a gift from Waheguru and its duration is in God's hands. The Guru Granth Sahib teaches acceptance of Hukam (God's will) and cautions against interfering with the natural course of life.

Question 3

What is the Sikh view on same-sex relationships?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib does not explicitly address same-sex relationships. Sikh ethics emphasise love, equality, and living according to Hukam. This is a topic on which Sikh scholars hold differing views.

Question 4

What is the Daily Hukamnama?

Accepted Answer

The Daily Hukamnama is the divine order or command issued each day from Sri Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) in Amritsar. It is a shabad (hymn) from the Guru Granth Sahib read at the start of each day as guidance for the Sikh community.

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