Who is a sikh? A non sikh friend's query!!

I went to see a friend who is hindu bania and is a surgeon but he is very much interested in the teachings of Sahib Shri Guru Nanak Devji and Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji. He is well versed in Gurbani and knows the meanings and "Tat Saar" , I mean "TAT GURMAT" more than me. We had a discussion about Gurbani and I was bemused with WISMAAD by his philosphical approach to Gurbani. At the end He asked me one question ," Dear friend what do you think, wheather I am a Sikh or not?"
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/30232-who-sikh-non-sikh-friends-query.html
I tried to convince him about the sikh rehat maryada and sikhism in toto but still I will Like to get the comments from the learned people.

 
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Respected dr.gsmann

The question is not an easy one to answer. It fills up hours of discussion. Please search the forum for threads on this subject. Currently there is a great thread under discussion that touches on some of the deepest aspects of your question. It is called "Mere Sikhi." I think you will enjoy it.

http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-s...ere-sikhi.html