Is It A Sin For A Sikh To Marry A Non-Sikh?

[Bmandur]

Wahe Guru ji ka Kahlsa,Whahe Guru Ji ki Fateh.

It is very obvious to see our generations breaking the old beliefs in cast system which restrict any one to love another human being because he or she belongs to other cast..

Our hypocrisies in practices which has already divided our community to this level that our worshiping places (GIRUDWAR S) are being built based on certain casts group.

More old beliefs are being shunned and our old priests are being stunned with the progress being developed to be all one human beings.

The day is not far when people will be judged and treated according to their deeds than the birth.


But the philosophy and teachings our GURU Nanak Dev Ji that " EK NOOR SE SABH KUCH UPJIA,KAUN BHALE OR MANDE" has slowly being eliminated.

More divisions in Gurudwara and families are on rise because we are approaching reality
to understand what we are taught is not what is being practices in our communities


It is enough to realize that masssive sufferings by lower casts has been put to sufferings in Hindu India by their practices. Surprisingly it is still being carried on.

Here come Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Gobindh Singh Ji to dismantlement of century old cast system.But still creeping in and practices the cast system to restrict our thought to oneness.

Jaspi.

Jaspi JI
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji KI Fateh

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[jasi]

Wahe Guru Ji ka khalsa and Waheguru Ji kI Fateh.

After reading all the comments about marrying a person other than your cast or religion is a SIN.

The time is coming in illiterate and cast ridden societies when they will realize time is gone to forbid the girls to get any kind of educations to stop them to get more awareness of their rights.


Who can come forward to pose religion as a threat because some one decided to make his home some where with one he/she loves .

This kind of blames like SINS are applied to poor family only to make their life more miserable when their daughter see a light for betterment by marrying other than her parents will choose. for her.

But rich and wealthy people can get Mary with any other cast and still being accepted by the society.

You can have thousand of examples . Sonia Gandhi an Italian married to Hindu and Indra Gandhi was married to Froze Khan and many many more.

It is gross ignorances when some one speak about Akal Purkh. No one can explain or suppose or create the name of Akal Purakh.

"Mithiya na jai ,keeta na hoi, Ape ap niranjan soi."

Akal Purkh has nothing to do with bad or good ,cast ray of light and LOVE on all regardless of any colors or creeds.


It is the KARMA.

"what you sow ,so shall you reap"

To marry with some one with your WILL is never considered as a sin even he is /her from other religion.

Our own faith says:

"EK NOOR TON SABH JAG UPJIA KAUN BHALE KAUN MANDE"

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The children can say with pride their father is white or Muslim and my mother is Hindu or Sikh. Protectionism of religions is bound to collapse slowly in cast ridden and illiterate societies just like western societies has completely changed their differences with CHURCH and other human rights.

Religion in the politics is eliminated in western world where as we still are victims of different religions and cast systems.

The biggest sin is to be racist to hate your own kinds and foundation to r eradicate this cancer was laid to by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to put stop to it. It was further affirmed by Shri Gur Gibindh singh Ji by creating a Khalsa from all races to sit together like brothers..

Jaspi

 

[harbansj24]

I appreciate your replies harbhansji and jaspi for different reasons. Also I think the way that the situation of amirtdhari is unique was explained very well.

My question persists...usually sin is translated as paap or as kurehit. The words connote somewhat different notions. So does one accumulate paap? Is one guilty of kurehit? Perhaps overly technical of me but is it paap/kurehit if one marries a non-Sikh?

Or is the answer that neither word for sin applies to this question.

My very personal and humble opinion is as under:

1. I do not think that it is sin for a Sikh to marry a non Sikh.
2. A Sikh will not be considered a amritdhari until he/she is baptised along with the spouse. I do not think that SRM forbids Sikh to marry a non Sikh. Only requirement is to be faithful to ones legally wedded spouse. But it very specifically forbids adultery and this is considered as major kuheit.

 

[JustCurious]

I think the question is answered clearly by the REHAT MARYADA, which is the code of conduct formulated by the Sikh world providing guidelines for all Sikhs to follow due to lack of clarity in the SGGS. The Rehat Maryadas clearly states:

Anand Sanskar (Lit. Joyful Ceremonial: Sikh Matrimonial Conventions and Ceremony)
Article XVIII
(a) A Sikh man and woman should enter wedlock without giving thought to the prospective spouse's caste and descent.​

(b) A Sikh's daughter must be married to a Sikh. (underline and bold mine)

 

[spnadmin]

I think the question is answered clearly by the REHAT MARYADA, which is the code of conduct formulated by the Sikh world providing guidelines for all Sikhs to follow due to lack of clarity in the SGGS. The Rehat Maryadas clearly states:

Anand Sanskar (Lit. Joyful Ceremonial: Sikh Matrimonial Conventions and Ceremony)
Article XVIII
(a) A Sikh man and woman should enter wedlock without giving thought to the prospective spouse's caste and descent.​

(b) A Sikh's daughter must be married to a Sikh. (underline and bold mine)

Just curious ji

Thank you for posting the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It clearly sets forth the expectations for conducting one's private life as a Sikh.

I only want to point out that the question is Is it a Sin for a Sikh to Marry a Non-Sikh. So here are some additional thoughts.

1. The concept of sin itself is part of the question.

2. In Sikhism the closest we come to this idea is through the term "kurehits." (kurahit) This means that after taking ones vows in baptism or Khanda pahul one has violated them.

i.e., [FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]One of the four cardinal infringements of the Rahit. These being, Cutting ones hair, consuming meat, extra-marital intercourse and smoking.[/FONT]

3. The example of marrying a non Sikh is not one of the "kurehits." (kurahit)

So the question may not be that simply resolved. Kurehit requires a person seek the counsel of the panj pyare, and accept a punishment. It may/may not correspond well to the idea of "sin." I myself do not know.

The prescription for conducting one's individual life as a Sikh comes under Section 4, Chapter 10 articles a through t, in the Sikh Rehat Maryada.


Sikhism - Sikh Rehat Maryada

The requirement to marry a Sikh is not included in that section. Many things are required, but even these are not all "kurehit."

So what is a "sin?" That is the point of the threaded questoin.

 

[JustCurious]

Just curious ji

Thank you for posting the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It clearly sets forth the expectations for conducting one's private life as a Sikh.

I only want to point out that the question is Is it a Sin for a Sikh to Marry a Non-Sikh. So here are some additional thoughts.

1. The concept of sin itself is part of the question.

2. In Sikhism the closest we come to this idea is through the term "kurehits." (kurahit) This means that after taking ones vows in baptism or Khanda pahul one has violated them.

i.e., [FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]One of the four cardinal infringements of the Rahit. These being, Cutting ones hair, consuming meat, extra-marital intercourse and smoking.[/FONT]

3. The example of marrying a non Sikh is not one of the "kurehits." (kurahit)

So the question may not be that simply resolved. Kurehit requires a person seek the counsel of the panj pyare, and accept a punishment. It may/may not correspond well to the idea of "sin." I myself do not know.

The prescription for conducting one's individual life as a Sikh comes under Section 4, Chapter 10 articles a through t, in the Sikh Rehat Maryada.


Sikhism - Sikh Rehat Maryada

The requirement to marry a Sikh is not included in that section. Many things are required, but even these are not all "kurehit."

So what is a "sin?" That is the point of the threaded questoin.

If Sikhism is a way of life as I have heard before then shouldn't the SGGS as the word of God provide the answers clearly as to what is a sin and what isn't so as to remove all doubt and confusion? Shouldn't the answer to the question posed by the original questioner be found in the SGGS?

Isn't that why the Rehat Maryada was formulated because of this lack of clarity in the SGGS?

 

[spnadmin]

If Sikhism is a way of life as I have heard before then shouldn't the SGGS as the word of God provide the answers clearly as to what is a sin and what isn't so as to remove all doubt and confusion? Shouldn't the answer to the question posed by the original questioner be found in the SGGS?

Isn't that why the Rehat Maryada was formulated because of this lack of clarity in the SGGS?

LOL - Where did you hear that!!!

To the main question,
Just Curious ji

To paraphrase the famous Swiss psychologist and student of religion Carl Jung. Once in explaining why American railroad tracks were open and not not bordered by high metal fences as was true in Europe in his time, Jung said that Europeans plan for stupidity and Americans count on intelligence. Well an analogy can be found with SGGS.

Guru Nanak had faith in humanity and did not spend a lot of time thinking of ways to micromanage the affairs of body and soul. For one thing he believed that humans were intrinsically good and that the enslavement of ritual and prescription would never release the inner power of divine light.

That is why Sri Guru Granth Sahib carries a message of liberation and empowerment.

He believed that there is "gian" within each of us. Sri Guru Granth Sahib does not insult its devotees by making any attempt to lay out a blueprint for spiritual, ethical and moral practice.

He gave us this view of ourselves as moral creatures. He believed we could figure this out without a lot of supervision.

• There is only one God for all the peoples of the world
• All are equal before this one God
• To respect all beings and to protect the weak.
• To live by one's honest labour and enterprise - Kirat Karni
• To remember the gift of life from the Almighty and to rely on Him only
• To engage in regular remembrance of God - Naam Japna and Simran
• One must live the life of a householder - committed to Selfless service (Sewa) to the community
• To shares one's wealth with the needy - Wand ka Chakna
• To be vigilant and defend one's life from the evil internal forces - Lust (Kham), Anger (Krodh), Greed (Lobh), Attachment (Moh), and Ego (ahankar).
• To promote positive qualities both personally and among the community. To embrace Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contenment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love) as positive qualities of life.

 

[JustCurious]

To the main question,
Just Curious ji

To paraphrase the famous Swiss psychologist and student of religion Carl Jung. Once in explaining why American railroad tracks were open and not not bordered by high metal fences as was true in Europe in his time, Jung said that Europeans plan for stupidity and Americans count on intelligence. Well an analogy can be found with SGGS.

Guru Nanak had faith in humanity and did not spend a lot of time thinking of ways to micromanage the affairs of body and soul. For one thing he believed that humans were intrinsically good and that the enslavement of ritual and prescription would never release the inner power of divine light.

That is why Sri Guru Granth Sahib carries a message of liberation and empowerment.

He believed that there is "gian" within each of us. Sri Guru Granth Sahib does not insult its devotees by making any attempt to lay out a blueprint for spiritual, ethical and moral practice.

He gave us this view of ourselves as moral creatures. He believed we could figure this out without a lot of supervision.

• There is only one God for all the peoples of the world
• All are equal before this one God
• To respect all beings and to protect the weak.
• To live by one's honest labour and enterprise - Kirat Karni
• To remember the gift of life from the Almighty and to rely on Him only
• To engage in regular remembrance of God - Naam Japna and Simran
• One must live the life of a householder - committed to Selfless service (Sewa) to the community
• To shares one's wealth with the needy - Wand ka Chakna
• To be vigilant and defend one's life from the evil internal forces - Lust (Kham), Anger (Krodh), Greed (Lobh), Attachment (Moh), and Ego (ahankar).
• To promote positive qualities both personally and among the community. To embrace Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contenment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love) as positive qualities of life.

It seems that because the SGGS lacks any clarity on what is and is not permissible for Sikhs, the Sikh community were compelled to formulate their "code of conduct" in the Rehyat Maryada which was not fully approved until 1945.

Instead of leaving the compilation of these rules and edicts to the whims of the Sikh followers (who are mere humans after all and subject to their own interpretations according to their desires), why weren't these guidelines explicitly contained in the SGGS, and failing that why did not one of the 10 Gurus that lived amongst the Sikhs for hundreds of years formulate it?

 

[Tejwant Singh]

It seems that because the SGGS lacks any clarity on what is and is not permissible for Sikhs, the Sikh community were compelled to formulate their "code of conduct" in the Rehyat Maryada which was not fully approved until 1945.

Instead of leaving the compilation of these rules and edicts to the whims of the Sikh followers (who are mere humans after all and subject to their own interpretations according to their desires), why weren't these guidelines explicitly contained in the SGGS, and failing that why did not one of the 10 Gurus that lived amongst the Sikhs for hundreds of years formulate it?

Just Curious ji,

Guru fateh.

It is sad to notice that you love to second guess without having knowledge of the subject.

As someone said," Make knowledge your best friend rather than your worst enemy".

It is a shame to see that you have chosen the latter. The choices we make in our lives shape our character.

Regards and good luck in your journey in whichever religion you follow and is too insecure to share it with us.

Tejwant Singh

 

[spnadmin]

Just Curious ji

I do have to stand with Tejwant Singh ji in his response to you.

I have just explained to you that Sri Guru Granth Sahib serves as the divine light which clears away doubt and delusion. Light brings clarity, not confusion. Guru Granth is a teacher who empowers students. It is not like many other scriptures which contain rules for living from dawn to dusk. Guru Granth brings freedom not enslavement.

The Sikh Rehat Maryada was not formulated to compensate for any lack of clarity in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. It importance to Sikhs was historically political, and one can read it almost as a set of by-laws that govern the panth. By virtue of the Sikh Rehat Maryada, the panth was able to constitute itself as an organized entity with a discernible identity in the eyes of the law. The logic of Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the framework for the Sikh Rehat Maryada, and gives the SRM its internal logic and consistency.

So there is no way to argue that somehow the Sikh Rehat Maryada corrects for deficiencies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. And I am actually stunned that you read or heard somewhere that it does so.

Please seek out threads here at SPN where the history of the SRM is discussed. I hope it is an eye-opener for you.

 

[dalbirk]

Just Curious ji ,
The Sikh Rehat Maryada is based wholly on the philosophy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji , not only this this is a total extract of various Rehatnamas which were written as Sikh Code of Conduct EG Bhai Desa Singh Rehatnaama , Bhai Chaupa Singh Rehatnaama , Guru ji's letter to Kabul Sangat , Bhai Nand Lal ji's works all were there in the Guru period itself from which the whole Sikh Community took their guidance . The Sikh Rehat Maryada was the need of the time & the Sangat bearing the body of the Guru ( spirit in Granth ,Body in Panth ) did with their common wisdom brought out Sikh Rehat Maryada which could act as a common unified Code of Conduct for whole of Sikh community .

 

[Bmandur]

Hello every one & Gurfateh
It's nice to be back and I have missed alot.
Binder K Mandur:happykaur:

 

[spnadmin]

Glad you are back.

 

[Bmandur]

A friend questioned me on this topic... "Is is a SIN for a SIKH to marry a NON-SIKH regardless on whether or not the Sikh converts to his/her partners religion."

I hope that we can have an open discussion about this and I can eventually get a right answer to it...

QUESTION:

Q1) Is it a sin for a Sikh to marry a non-sikh even though he stays in Sikhism and his partner remains in her religion?

Q2) Is it a sin for a Sikh to marry a non-sikh and converts to his partner's religion?

I am very sure we have shared our views on this topic few times.

Still I would say when we are Amritdhari Sikh or Sikhs of Guru Gobind Singh ji than should be marry to another Sikh who has same faith as you<?"urn:<img src=" />

I have seen so many families who married to different Sikh & non Sikh but at the end there children’s suffered they do not know what to believe in Mom is different than Dad. Some of the children's do shares there comments with me on this topic

Also our Gurmat Crash course by sevadaar of Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle does feel very strongly on Caste system and we should be all Sikhs.

Bhul Chuk Maaf

Gurfateh
Binder Kaur

 

[spnadmin]

Bmandur ji

I think it is clear the the SRM hold that an amritdhari should wed an amritdhari. What is not clear is whether it is a sin if a Sikh marries a non-Sikh. The question can't be answered in a satisfactory way unless two things are clarified.

1. What is "sin" in Sikhism? Has that been defined ever?

2. Is there a concept of "sin" in Sikhism comparable to the same idea in Christianity, Judaism, or Islam? I don't think so.

So I keep asking this question and no one picks up on the fact that a Kuherit in Sikhism is not the same thing as a "sin" in Abrahamic faiths. "Paap" in Sikhism is not the same thing either.

Mloreover "kuherit" only applies to amritdhari Sikhs. That always leads to another issue. Do you have to be amritdhari to be a Sikh? That another unresolved issue in Sikhism.

The thread just goes in circles. Sikhs do marry nonSikhs. Not in huge proportion. Are all these people living in a state of sin? We can't answer that if we do not have a definition of "sin" that is pertinent for Sikhs. And if we cannot answer that question it leaves us acting like karamkhandi Sikhs pointing fingers at this one and that one.

 

[jasi]

SSAKAL.

From me I have one reply to all these posts against out cast marriages.

First of all Akal Purakh has nothing do with your karma.

Accorrding to Guru Nanak Deve Ji 's teachings.


"EK NOOR TON SABH JAG UPJIA ,KON BHALE OR MANDE."

RIGHT THERE IF YOU LOVE SOME ONE AND LIKE TO MARRY,IT BECOMES NO ONE'S BUSINESS EXCEPT YOURS TO BE HAPPY OR NOT HAPPY.

BE BOLD TO ASK ANY PRIEST EVEN YOUR PARENTS WHO REALY BELIVES IN SIKHIISM IF YOUR DOING AGAINST ANY THING WHICH IS AGAIST GURU NANAK DEV JI' TEACHING.

EVEN WHEN BHAI GHANIA JI WAS SERVING WATER TO THE ENEMY UNDER THE SAME TEACHING WHEN it CAME TO TREAT INJURED IN WAR ,HE TREATED EVERY ONE AS A HUMAN BEINGS.NO CAST OR CREED CONSIDERED IN SIKHISM.


THERE ARE TWO THING YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT.

-GOD

GOD LOVE ALL REGARDLESS OF ANY KARMA


-KARMA

KARMA PRODUCE RECATION TO ACTIONS .

"KARMI APO APNI KE NERRE KIA DOOR"

WHAT YOU SO SHALL YOU REAP.

WHEN YOU SUFFER OR JOY DO NOT BLAME THE GOD IT IS YOUR KARMA.

LOOK AT THE SITUATIONS CONSIDERING ALL PRONS AND CONES NOT ONLY LOVE IS SIGNLE DECISION TO HAVE A FAMILY . AFTER MARRIAGE YOUR FAMILY ALSO GET MARRIED WTH OTHER FAMILY.BUT THERE WILL BE NOTHING TO SHARE BECAUSE THERE WILL BE TWO RELGIONS TRADIONS.

YOU WILL HAVE A REAL SIKH TRADTIONS . NO CAST AT ALL. THERE IS NO DIFFERNECS IN ANY CAST . BRAVO.

COMMON OPP0SITIONS IS NOT ONLY THE CAST BUT MORE ABOUT GETTING ALONG EASLY BEING IN THE SAME RELEGION AND IN YOUR OWN GROUP OF PEOPEL. BUT 99% PEOPLE BELIVES THAT ONE'S PARENTS ARE AGAINST YOUR DECISION TO GET MARY OUT OF YOUR CAST AND TRADITIONS.

BY MARRAYING OTHER THAN YOUR CAST , THAT YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND AND CHILDERN WILL HAVE ENTERLY NEW UNDERSTADING UNTIL YOU MATURE YOUR GENERATIONS TO YOUR NEW TRADITIONS OR NO TRADITIONS AT ALL.

BUT LOVE AFTER MARRIAGES PLAYS LESS PART ESPECIALLY WHEN THER IS PITFALLS HITS.


HOPE "DAS'S" REASONING WILL TOUCH SOME HIGH LEVEL PREASETS AND PUBLIC AT LARGE TO DISMANTLE THE CAST SYSYTEM PRACTICS AND EMBRACE ALL UNDERPREVILLAGE AND POOR PEOPLE.

JASPI

Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh

As i have said many times... i am mixed. My Parents did not share the same religion and still dont even today.
As for a Sikh marrying a Sikh being a sin... no one can really answer that question because it is up to Akal Purakh what is a Sin and what is not. We can all come up woth both pros and cons for this topic.
I will start with the Cons, as the are most obvious.1) Because parents have different religions, they may not have the same values which can cause problems when trying to raise children. 2) The children may feel confused as to not upset their parents when " choosing" a religion.
3) Because the partners are follwing complete different paths in life, it may be hard to keep a calm and peaceful household, which in turn does not help the children to grow and learn.

And now the Pros:
1) The children will beable to learn about both religions, making them beable to really "choose" which they feel most connected to. We must not forget that every religion guides us on a different path towards the ONE goal.
2) The children will not grow up in a set religion, so once again they have more choice to follow their heart and soul. Many people have said " I'm Sikh, because my parents are" and not because they fell in love with Guru Ji.
3) The parents will have the opportunity to show their children that every religion is equal, because there are soo many people who tend to think or say things like" My god is better than your god" and other nonsense like that. But with parents of different faiths, chilldren will learn to resepct every religion."

As we can see, there are both good and bad things about this, but as for it being a sin...

Wow..sorry that was pretty long, before i finish i just want to say that this is totally just my opinion from what i have personally experiences through out my life.
Bhull Chuk Maaf Karni

Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh

 

[Bmandur]

Thank you for your reply. But I still wonder if it is a sin. I agree with you when you say about the wrong and right part and that is all I can say...but I wonder if it is a sin.

Yes, a woman will follow the religion of the man she marries. But nowadays there are some who stay the way they are and even give their children two names of both their religion.

But which will the poor child follow? Will he become a rojak?

'Rojak' is a food in Singapore which is a mixture of many fruits, sauce, sugar, salt, chillie

Sin is not the word if you want to marry Sikh to Non Sikh
But The person is SIN who wants to marry to nonsikh if they are not Sikh

hau pwpI qUM bKsxhwru ]1]
I am a sinner, You are the Forgiver

siqgur nwmu eyk ilv min jpY idRVu iqn jn duK pwp khu kq hovY jIau ]1]

Tell me, how can sin and suffering cling to that humble being who chants the Naam, given by the Guru, with single-minded love and firm faith?

Asur gey qy Bwig pwp iqn@ BIqir kMpih ]
The demons ran away; their sins made them shake and tremble inside

hm pwpI inrgux kau guxu krIAY ]
I am a worthless sinner, without merit. What merit do I have?

When I ask the question if it is Sin to marry to Non Sikh



I hope this will make some sense who wants to know if it is sin to marry to non Sikh

 

[Harry Rakhraj]

A friend questioned me on this topic... "Is is a SIN for a SIKH to marry a NON-SIKH regardless on whether or not the Sikh converts to his/her partners religion."

I hope that we can have an open discussion about this and I can eventually get a right answer to it...

QUESTION:

Q1) Is it a sin for a Sikh to marry a non-sikh even though he stays in Sikhism and his partner remains in her religion?

Q2) Is it a sin for a Sikh to marry a non-sikh and converts to his partner's religion?

Q3) Any other comments. Open discussion.

The Judeo-Christian (J-C ) concept of God is not exactly the same as what Sikhism, or other great religions of the Orient, subscribe to. If this is clearly understood, the word/concept 'sin' takes on an entirely different meaning. Unfortunately, we the so-called elite who read, write and think in the English language willy-nilly veer towards the J-C concept, with the concurrent didactic pitfalls.

In all humility, I feel that bearing this differentiation in mind one would be able to do greater justice to Topics of current nature.

khandaa

 

[jasi]

SSAKAL Ji. Bravo ! you just hit the right string.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji wished all society will be cast free and human from different cultures and origin become one nation of human being and live in Harmony..

Can you imagine how the world will look like and belonging to each others . That was the concept of Sikhism. Universal concept which almost is being eliminated each day with growing faith in cast system and degrading the others on basis of high cast and low cast .

It is like the philosophy of two nations like USA and Canada.

USA dreamt to bring all kinds of immigrants and amalgamate them to make one society to be called Americans.

But on the the other side in Canada.


That we will bring all kinds of immigrant from all over the world with their unique faiths and cultures to be treated equally with equal rights to create a nation like a garden with different flowers from all over the world.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid the foundation of oneness to flourish in India and world and still not implemented by the divided society we have in Sikhs.


One has to grow little more to think high about human respect.

Jaspi



=Nim_23;25450]Thank you for your reply. But I still wonder if it is a sin. I agree with you when you say about the wrong and right part and that is all I can say...but I wonder if it is a sin.

Yes, a woman will follow the religion of the man she marries. But nowadays there are some who stay the way they are and even give their children two names of both their religion.

But which will the poor child follow? Will he become a rojak?

'Rojak' is a food in Singapore which is a mixture of many fruits, sauce, sugar, salt, chillie

Sin is not the word if you want to marry Sikh to Non Sikh
But The person is SIN who wants to marry to nonsikh if they are not Sikh

hau pwpI qUM bKsxhwru ]1]
I am a sinner, You are the Forgiver

siqgur nwmu eyk ilv min jpY idRVu iqn jn duK pwp khu kq hovY jIau ]1]

Tell me, how can sin and suffering cling to that humble being who chants the Naam, given by the Guru, with single-minded love and firm faith?

Asur gey qy Bwig pwp iqn@ BIqir kMpih ]
The demons ran away; their sins made them shake and tremble inside

hm pwpI inrgux kau guxu krIAY ]
I am a worthless sinner, without merit. What merit do I have?

When I ask the question if it is Sin to marry to Non Sikh



I hope this will make some sense who wants to know if it is sin to marry to non Sikh[/QUOTE]

 

[ekam3]

I really appreciate your comment. I am a non sikh married to a sikh. We have two children and have found that supporting each other in our religions does help us become better parents and husband and wife, We have similar values and our beliefs most of the time are parrallel so we are finding that it is strengthening our family.