explain Sikhism is a combination of Hinduism and Islam
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Sikhism can be called a part of Hinduism only as much Buddhism can be - Though it is QUITE a much.
Though conceptually different from the Vedic school, it shares all Dharmic beliefs with Hinduism, including action, the nature of the self and time and space.
What initially began as a reform within the existing Hindu set up, eventually took its own form, and, drawing from elements of Islam ( Like large open spaces for communal praying) still retains a very Dharmic basis.
The non exclusivity factor, which means it does not claim any special relation with God, makes it entirely Dharmic in nature.
So, no, though it does take CERTAIN elements from Islam, it cannot really be called a combination of Hinduism and Islam.
Just like Buddhism, it tells you of a way of reaching the ultimate reality without taking the route of the Vedic texts, which is very much in line with Sanatan Dharma, which Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism also aim to achieve.
Though conceptually different from the Vedic school, it shares all Dharmic beliefs with Hinduism, including action, the nature of the self and time and space.
What initially began as a reform within the existing Hindu set up, eventually took its own form, and, drawing from elements of Islam ( Like large open spaces for communal praying) still retains a very Dharmic basis.
The non exclusivity factor, which means it does not claim any special relation with God, makes it entirely Dharmic in nature.
So, no, though it does take CERTAIN elements from Islam, it cannot really be called a combination of Hinduism and Islam.
Just like Buddhism, it tells you of a way of reaching the ultimate reality without taking the route of the Vedic texts, which is very much in line with Sanatan Dharma, which Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism also aim to achieve.
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