Sikhism / Hinduism / Islam is Distinct
By: Bijla Singh
Summary differences between Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam
Mantra
Sikhs - JapJi Sahib
Hindus - Gyatri
Muslims - Kalma
Mangla Charan (invocatory Word or phrase)
Sikhs - Ik Oankar
Hindus - Ikom, Sri Ganesh Namo etc
Muslims - Bismilla etc
Greetings on meeting
Sikhs - Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Hindus - Namaste or Ram Ram
Muslims - Salamand
Religious Scriptures
Sikhs – Guru Granth Sahib Ji
For Hindus – Vedas
Muslims – Quran
Sacred Places
Sikhs – Amritsar, Abchal Nagar and above all name of Waheguru
For Hindus – Ganges, Gaya, Prayag etc
Muslims – Mecca, Medina
Places of worship
Sikhs – Gurdwara Sahib or Dharamshala
Hindus – Thakurdwara, Shivala
Muslims – Mosque
Direction at worship
Sikhs – all directions are the same
Hindus – East
Muslims – West (Mecca is in the west from India)
Time of bath
Sikhs – Amrit Vela (early morning).
Hindus - sunrise
Muslims - Vuju before the call prayer
Prayers
Sikhs - JapJi Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Sawayeeas, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib, Rehraas Sahib and Sohila Sahib
Hindus - Gyatri, Ramayana
Muslims - Five Prayers
Important Rites
Sikhs – Pahul (Baptism) of double edged sword
Hindus – wearing Janeau (sacred thread)
Muslims – Circumcision
Symbols
Sikhs – Five Kakkars (Kirpan, Kangha, Kes, Kara, Kacherra).
Hindus – Tilak, Rosary, Dhoti
Muslims – cutting of mustaches in a particular fashion
Revered Individuals
Sikhs- Khalsa of the Guru
Hindus – Brahmin
Muslims – Qazi, Mullah, Sayads
Auspicious days
Sikhs – Gurpurabs (days of the Gurus)
Hindus – Janam Ashtami, Raam Naumi
Muslims – Eed
Offerings
Sikhs – Karah Parshaad.
Hindus – Choorma (mixture of various grains), fruits
Muslims – halal meat (sacrificial lamb)
Language
Sikhs- Gurmukhi
Hindus - Devnagri
Muslims - Arabic