What you'll learn
Central Sikh beliefs and how Sikhs practise their faith.
Beliefs
- Belief in one God (Waheguru) and the teachings of the ten Gurus.
- The Guru Granth Sahib is honoured as the living Guru.
- Equality of all people and the values of honest work, sharing and remembering God.
Practices
- The gurdwara and the langar (free community kitchen) showing equality and service.
- The Khalsa and the Five Ks: Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera, Kirpan.
Exam tips
- Learn the Five Ks and what each symbolises.
- Link the langar to the belief in equality.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the scripture is treated as a living Guru.
- Confusing the Five Ks with the Five Pillars of Islam.