Download Our Mobile App

Sign Up

or use


Have an account? Sign In Now

Sign In

or use


Forgot Password?

Don't have account, Sign Up Here

You must login to ask a question.

or use


Forgot Password?

Need An Account, Sign Up Here

Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.

Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.

Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.

Sikh Wisdom Logo Sikh Wisdom Logo
Sign InSign Up

Sikh Wisdom

Sikh Wisdom Navigation

  • Home
  • Questions
  • Kids Zone
  • Perspective
  • Scholars
  • Our Story
  • More
    • SGGS Ji Di Bantar
    • Principles of Sikhism
    • Poems
    • Download Our App
Search
Ask A Question

Mobile menu

Close
Ask A Question
  • Categories
  • Questions
    • New Questions
    • Trending Questions
    • Most Read Questions
  • Polls
  • Tags
  • Help
  • Home
  • Questions
  • Kids Zone
  • Perspective
  • Scholars
  • Our Story
  • More
    • SGGS Ji Di Bantar
    • Principles of Sikhism
    • Poems
    • Download Our App
Home/ Questions/Q 129121
Next
In Process

Sikh Wisdom Latest Questions

Asked: December 28, 20222022-12-28T12:09:10+00:00 2022-12-28T12:09:10+00:00In: Gurbani

How about people with cut hair who identify themselves as Sikh? Can we call them Sikhs?

Prabh
Prabh
How about people with cut hair who identify themselves as Sikh? Can we call them Sikhs?
7
  • 1
  • 1
  • 7 7 Answers
  • 0 Followers
  • 0
Share
  • Facebook

    Leave an answer
    Cancel reply

    You must login to add an answer.

    or use


    Forgot Password?

    Need An Account, Sign Up Here

    7 Answers

    • Voted
    • Oldest
    • Recent
    1. ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
      ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
      2022-12-28T16:56:04+00:00Added an answer on December 28, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਯੋਗ ਵੀਰ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀ,

      ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਹਿ।।

      You have asked a question whether a person who cuts hair can be called a Sikh?

      Sikh is a Seeker of Truth and is a student. By imbibing teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, he has to become Khalsa i.e. Akalpurakh’s own. Perhaps, you may be aware that Khalsa is a Persian word which means King’s own land.

      Please read two Pangtis of Shabad of Fifth Guru Person Guru Arjun Sahib in Raag Maru, which is located at Panna 1083-84 of Guru Granth Sahib. In this Guru Sahib is teaching us that one is not to disturb what Akalpurakh has given to us. Rather, keeping it as it is a way to get respect.

      Now, the person who cuts hair and shaves beard, has not imbibed the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and has failed as a student. Therefore, can he/she be called a Sikh? In undersigned’s opinion no.

      Further, he/she will keep on fighting with Akalpurakh also in his/her entire life. By doing so,‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ can he/she become Akalpurakh’s own? So, he/she will be neither here nor there. Please think about it.

      If you have any further questions please do ask. If you find any deficiencies please point out the same for improvement in the future.

      Regards,
      Your Brother
      ——————————
      ਨਾਪਾਕ ਪਾਕੁ ਕਰਿ ਹਦੂਰਿ ਹਦੀਸਾ ਸਾਬਤ ਸੂਰਤਿ ਦਸਤਾਰ ਸਿਰਾ ॥੧੨॥ {ਪੰਨਾ 1084}
      ਪਦ ਅਰਥ: ਸਾਬਤ ਸੂਰਤਿ = (ਸੁੰਨਤਿ, ਲਬਾਂ ਕੱਟਣ ਆਦਿਕ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਰਹ ਨਾਹ ਕਰ ਕੇ) ਸਰੀਰ ਨੂੰ ਜਿਉਂ ਕਾ ਤਿਉਂ ਰੱਖਣਾ। ਦਸਤਾਰ ਸਿਰਾ = ਸਿਰ ਉਤੇ ਦਸਤਾਰ (ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ ਬਣਦੀ ਹੈ) , ਇੱਜ਼ਤ-ਆਦਰ ਦਾ ਵਸੀਲਾ ਹੈ।12।
      ਅਰਥ: (ਸੁੰਨਤਿ, ਲਬਾਂ ਕਟਾਣ ਆਦਿਕ ਸ਼ਰਹ ਨੂੰ ਛੱਡ ਕੇ) ਆਪਣੀ ਸ਼ਕਲ ਨੂੰ ਜਿਉਂ ਕਾ ਤਿਉਂ ਰੱਖ = ਇਹ (ਲੋਕ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਵਿਚ) ਇੱਜ਼ਤ-ਆਦਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਵਸੀਲਾ ਬਣ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।12।

        • 2
      • Reply
      • Share
        Share
        • Share on Facebook
        • Share on Twitter
        • Share on LinkedIn
        • Share on WhatsApp
      • ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
        ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
        2022-12-28T16:57:07+00:00Replied to answer on December 28, 2022 at 4:57 pm

        Please be kind to see this short video.

          • 2
        • Reply
        • Share
          Share
          • Share on Facebook
          • Share on Twitter
          • Share on LinkedIn
          • Share on WhatsApp
        • ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
          ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
          2022-12-28T16:58:07+00:00Replied to answer on December 28, 2022 at 4:58 pm

          Please see this short video also.

            • 1
          • Reply
          • Share
            Share
            • Share on Facebook
            • Share on Twitter
            • Share on LinkedIn
            • Share on WhatsApp
      • Prabh
        Prabh
        2022-12-29T22:38:19+00:00Replied to answer on December 29, 2022 at 10:38 pm

        Thanks Uncle

          • 0
        • Reply
        • Share
          Share
          • Share on Facebook
          • Share on Twitter
          • Share on LinkedIn
          • Share on WhatsApp
    2. ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
      ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
      2022-12-28T14:17:53+00:00Added an answer on December 28, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      Please be kind to see this video also.

        • 1
      • Reply
      • Share
        Share
        • Share on Facebook
        • Share on Twitter
        • Share on LinkedIn
        • Share on WhatsApp
      • ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
        ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
        2022-12-28T14:19:04+00:00Replied to answer on December 28, 2022 at 2:19 pm

        Also, please watch this video.

          • 1
        • Reply
        • Share
          Share
          • Share on Facebook
          • Share on Twitter
          • Share on LinkedIn
          • Share on WhatsApp
    3. SinghIn Barrhaven
      SinghIn Barrhaven
      2022-12-30T16:44:28+00:00Added an answer on December 30, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Anyone who says I am Sikh, doesn’t matter about which 5Ks they have or haven’t, in my humble opinion is Sikh. A Sikh has direct link with IkOnkar without any obstacles, so please. I say I am Sikh please don’t judge my relationship with IkOnkar, Only IkOnkar will judge.

        • -1
      • Reply
      • Share
        Share
        • Share on Facebook
        • Share on Twitter
        • Share on LinkedIn
        • Share on WhatsApp

    Sidebar

    Ask A Question

    Stats

    • Questions 4k
    • Answers 9k
    • Popular
    • Answers
    • Mauricio

      Sikhism conversion

      • 36 Answers
    • Amrit Pal Singh Sachdeva

      Do Sikhs believe in heaven and hell?

      • 33 Answers
    • OL

      Why don’t Sikhs eat kosher or halal?

      • 27 Answers
    • OL

      No Sikhs Here

      • 25 Answers
    • Karan Singh

      In Sikhi it is taught God Created itself. How is ...

      • 20 Answers
    • Ramneet
      Ramneet added an answer Gurbani is our Shabad Guru. The sacred words of our… September 7, 2026 at 1:04 am
    • ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
      ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ added an answer ਸਤਿਕਾਰਯੋਗ ਭੈਣ/ਵੀਰ ਜੀ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ… September 6, 2026 at 10:44 pm
    • Jeet
      Jeet added an answer Interesting though that i had many times. Not for only… September 5, 2026 at 12:01 am
    • Ramneet
      Ramneet added an answer I think the important thing to consider here is that… September 4, 2026 at 7:29 pm
    • Ramneet
      Ramneet added an answer There is a need to sprinkle the amrit/wisdom of Shabad… September 3, 2026 at 6:01 pm

    Trending Tags

    Email_blogs

    Any Question?

    Ask A Question

    Explore

    • Categories
    • Questions
      • New Questions
      • Trending Questions
      • Most Read Questions
    • Polls
    • Tags
    • Help

    Footer

    A Q&A platform designed to help people learn and teach others about Sikhism.

    In association with Global Sikh Council. Helping spread the message of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

    Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Linkedin Youtube Instagram

    Quick Links

    • Questions
    • Perspective
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Kids Zone
    • Social Posts
    • News & Events
    • Download Our App
    • Our Story
    • Poems
    • SGGS Ji Di Bantar

    Legal Stuff

    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy

    Subscribe

    © 2026 S W Organisation. All Rights Reserved.

    This website is created for informative purposes and is opinion-based.

    Manage Cookie Consent
    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    • Manage options
    • Manage services
    • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
    • Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    • {title}
    • {title}
    • {title}

    Welcome to Sikh Wisdom

    Please Login or Sign Up to access all the features on Sikh Wisdom

    Log In
    Sign Up