I know that Sikhism forbids idol worship. However, I wonder if a Sikh is permitted to own, buy, or sell an idol. For example, could a Sikh be an antiquities dealer?
Are Sikhs permitted to own idols?
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I know that Sikhism forbids idol worship. However, I wonder if a Sikh is permitted to own, buy, or sell an idol. For example, could a Sikh be an antiquities dealer?
Respected Brother/Sister,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
In response to your question, the undersigned wants to say that there is no place for worship of images and statues in Sikhism. A Sikh being an antiquities dealer is not a problem. However, while dealing with idols, he has to be absolutely clear that, as per teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, Guru ka Shabad is Guru ki Moorti (Idol) and he is required to change his life, as per teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, get rid of vices and achieve emancipation/ salvation in this life time itself.
The undersigned is just quoting two Pangtis from Guru Granth Sahib, which make it absolutely clear what is stated above.
Hope it helps. If you have any further questions, please do ask. If you find any deficiencies, please point out the same, for improvement in future.
Regards,
Your Brother
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ਗੋਂਡ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਧਿਆਨੁ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਚਰਨ ਰਿਦੈ ਲੈ ਧਾਰਉ ॥ ਗੁਰੁ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸਦਾ ਨਮਸਕਾਰਉ ॥੧॥
ਪਦਅਰਥ: ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮੂਰਤਿ = ਗੁਰੂ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ = ਰੂਪ ਮੂਰਤੀ। ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਧਿਆਨੁ = ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ = ਰੂਪ ਮੂਰਤੀ ਦਾ ਧਿਆਨ। ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ = ਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦੀ ਰਾਹੀਂ। ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ = ਨਾਮ = ਮੰਤ੍ਰ। ਮਾਨ = ਮੰਨਦਾ ਹੈ। ਰਿਦੈ = ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ। ਲੈ = ਲੈ ਕੇ। ਧਾਰਉ = ਧਾਰਉਂ, ਮੈਂ ਧਾਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।੧।