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Does anyone have any guidance on this to help my brother? Or has anyone been in similar situation? thank you

WJKK WJKF, Hope all are well. I am seeking guidance regarding my younger brother’s (27) search for a life partner. We are quite a religious family, I am non-amritdhari but my father and younger brother are both strict amritdhari. My brother is one of the most kind and honest people you will...

Thank you for your reply.. yes as I mentioned in my original post I am born and raised in the UK. Apologies if the info I have on them is incorrect, maybe you can shed some light on it? In terms of them having their own gurdwaras, I am pretty adamant on this as here in the UK unfortunately...

that is not a very helpful response, the question i originally asked was actually quite positive. There is nothing wrong in wanting to learn about other communities e.g. what they truly believe in, how they live etc.

sat sri akaal all, hope all are well. I am not one into castes but I had some questions about differences between ramgarhias and other communities . I am from a jatt family and born in the UK, I know only a few things about ramgarhias such as they have their own gurdwaras, they had a strong...

I am confused by what you are saying... are you claiming that gyanis misguide the sangat?

okay please explain then

Hello all, I am curious to know what counts a sikh nowadays? We have lost our identities. The late great bhai jagraj singh of basics of sikhi had spoken on this topic prior but I am still confused... does a sikh only count as strict amrithdaris who have lived honest lives and never committed...

Hello guys, I was curious about this weird trend I have been seeing of lots of clean shaven non-amritdhari men in west keeping beard purely for fashion statement? Surely if they are willing to keep beard then they have willpower to keep full dastaar, no? Along same topic, example is how...

Hello all, I would like to know your opinion on this please - "what are most pressing issues/ challenges facing sikh youth in western countries today?". I already have my opinion on this topic but would like to know how others feel on this. Thanks

Hello guys, need some help in terms of arranged marriages. I am all for arranged marriages as it means the other person and their family is serious for the long-term however how does one get to know their future spouse before arranged marriage? I have heard horror stories of arranged...

Hello all, Was wondering what sikhi says about loneliness and how sikhi says to deal with it? People in our community claim getting married/ life partner is only way to deal with it. We come into world alone and go out alone, so what is sikhi view on this? Thanks

It is no secret that in our community it is norm for older man to marry younger girl. However I read really good post on here stating why it should be opposite.... Women almost all the time outlive men so shouldn't younger men be marrying older women to prevent them being widow for long time...

Hello all, I have seen many sikh men keeping turban but clearly shaving beard or just keeping stubble. What is this all about? Is this a trend or specific to certain sikh community and their beliefs e.g. tarkhan, chimba etc. Thanks

Hello guys, I am posting as I want to learn more about afghan (bhappa) sikhs. I really don't know much about them... I've heard many assumptions about them but no clue if they are even true- -They are excellent businessmen? What businesses do they do abroad in places like UK,canada etc to...