converts

I found many unforgettable phrases which came from the bottom of their hearts - the converts into Sikhism. Reading them actually fills me with a kind of satisfaction and bliss that can only be experienced and appreciated. I will start the ball rolling for others to add in theirs too. "After...

Interesting article from the archives of Hindustan Times. Does it have any relevance for today's news? Kushwant Singh September 23, 2006 I am a rationalist, an agnostic, not an atheist. There is a world of difference between agnosticism and atheism. One confesses to doubt about the...

Converts to Islam double in Britain, says study IANS, Jan 4, 2011, 06.36pm IST THE TIMES OF INDIA LONDON: The number of Britons choosing to become Muslims has nearly doubled in the past decade, according to a study by an inter-faith think tank. The study by think tank Faith Matters...

Although I am not a sikh (right now) one does ponder questions that I cannot answer myself so I hope people can help. As a ethnically gaidheal (irish/scottish) the colour of my skin and the accent of my speech would be a novelty in the sikh community-could I ever be regarded as a true sikh by...

***I want to make a few things clear before I begin - Sikhism never proselytizes and never ever imposes conversion. If someone becomes a Sikh, it must be entirely by their own freewill and their desire for Sikhism. Thus "Convert" is not the most appropriate term to use... but I am using it...

Converts to Sikhi: The Challenges They Face by AMRIT KAUR I want to make a few things clear before I begin - Sikhism never proselytizes and never ever imposes conversion. If someone becomes a Sikh, it must be entirely by his/her own free will and desire for Sikhi. Thus...

I know sikh marriage ceremonies are very family based but what would happen in this situation. A sikh convert (someone who has converted to sikhi) was going to get married and his family (Including his Parents) said O.K but none of them want to go to the ceremony. This would obvisiously be...

There is a gurdwara near me and I will be going soon, but I noticed that Atlanta Akj is having a smaagam in June. Has anyone here gone? Is there a place where you can stay or put up? Would this be a good experience for someone new like me? I figure I might have to deal with ethnicity issues...

Having worked closely with Projectnaad, here's one of their output which I like to highlight on, though I was not part of preparing this :- http://www.projectnaad.com/wp-content/uploads/leaflets/muslim_converts_to_sikhism.pdf It will serve its purpose in propagating Sikhism amongst...

Here is an interesting article published on Al Jazeeraa's website. Al Jazeera English - News - Malaysia Convert's Marriage Illegal The real occupation in the ME & Gulf region, is the 1300 year old occupation of hatred, oppression, & sense of hopelessness, instilled in the hearts & minds of...

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. I am a convert from Islam/Catholic, haha. I know - Mother is Muslim, Dad Is Catholic, anyways I have been following all the rules and getting ready to take Amrit, I go to a local Gurdwara at Wiliams Lake B.C Canada, where there are many other Gursikhs...

Hi I am looking for information about whites converting to Sikhism before the 1970's via Yogi Bhajan. I know that Ranjit Singh employed European and American officers in his army, and it has been recorded that these western recruits wore beards and turbans while they were in Ranjit Singh's army...

Sath Shri Akaal Jee. i am working on this schol project, on people converting from one religion to another. so i would like to know how many people apc. have converted to Sikhism, and from which religion they came from. there must be some info and numbers on the net aaye???... are there any...

Hello, my name is Bindy Bains or "Darcy" and "khalsa Starr" (being changes next month) I’m from Vernon, BC Canada, my age is 20, and have been proudly practicing sikhi for a little over a year now. After realizing that my current path at the time was not the right one for me, I entered sikhi...