The document summarizes key aspects of Sikhism, including places of worship (Gurdwaras), protocols for entering, the 10 Gurus, the holy text (Guru Granth Sahib Ji), the Khalsa order for baptized Sikhs, and the five Ks which represent the items given to early Sikhs including uncut hair (Kesh) and a small sword (Kirpan) to create a distinct identity. The event described took place on Guru Nanak's birthday at the Sikh Society of South Florida Gurdwara between 10:30am and the evening, where a community kitchen provided free food for all visitors.

1. SIKHISM
BY: AHMED ALABDULATIF

3. PLACE AND TIME
 WE WENT TO SIKH SOCIETY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
GURDWARA .
 THE EVENT TOKE A PLACE BETWEEN 10:30 AM TO
EVENING.
 IT WAS GURU NANAK BIRTHDAY.

4. GURDWARA
• PLACE OF LEARNING AND WORSHIP
• EVERYONE IS WELCOME
• SERVICES TYPICALLY HELD ON WEEKENDS
• COMMUNITY KITCHEN FREE FOOD FOR ALL
(LANGAR)

6. THINGS MUST BE DONE BEFORE ENTERING
THE GURDWARA
 TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES.
 COVER YOUR HAIR.
 WASH YOUR HANDS.

14. THE 10 GURUS
• GURU NANAK DEV JI
• GURU ANGAD DEV JI
• GURU AMARDAS JI
• GURU RAM DAS JI
• GURU ARJAN DEV JI
• GURU HARGOBIND RAI JI
• GURU HAR RAI JI
• GURU HAR KRISHAN JI
• GURU TEG BAHADUR JI
• GURU GOBIND SINGH JI
Gurus are not considered divine, but
instead are considered messengers of
God

16. THE GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI
 IT IS THE HOLY BOOK OF SIKHISM THAT
CONTAINS THE TEACHINGS OF THE PREVIOUS 10
GURUS (THE TEACHINGS SUMMARIZE HOW TO
FIND GOD WITHIN YOURSELF).
 IT IS AN EQUIVALENT TO THE IMPORTANCE OF
THE BIBLE, THE TORAH, OR THE KORAN.

18. KHALSA
• SIKHS WHO HAVE MADE A PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO
FAITH BY GOING THROUGH A SPECIAL BAPTISM ARE
CALLED MEMBERS OF THE KHALSA, OR THE
COMMUNITY OF BAPTIZED SIKHS.
• THE 5 “K”S REPRESENT THE ITEMS GIVEN TO THE
FIRST SIKHS BY GURU GOBIND SINGH.

20. THE FIVE “K”S
The five Ks create a unique appearance and identity for the Sikh.
One could easily identify a fellow Sikh on the field of battle.
• KESH
• KANGHA
• KATCHERA
• KARA
• KIRPAN