Sikhism and Islam
This paper will focus on Sikhism, an Eastern religion and Islam, an Abrahamic religion. The purpose of the paper will compare some of the similarities and differences between Sikhism and Islam. Some of the topics will be history, leaders, scared text, religious practices, and daily life. Also answer important questions such as the purpose of life and afterlife.
This paper should be 7 pages (double space, font size 12) and includes 7 references.
I. Introduction
II. How it began
Sikhism’s history
World influence during the time that created and shaped Sikhism’s existence
Islam’s history
II. The meaning of life
Authenticity
Compare how Sikhism and Islam view the purpose of life
Islam’s three-fold journey
Sikh view that life is a gift not a curse
III. Existential
Existence and Sikhism
Reincarnation and karma
Existence and Islam
Judgement day, sin and redemption
the purpose of death
Self-transcendence
IV. Religious practices supports the foundation of harmony
Religious practices provide guidance on how to live to achieve greater purpose
Support the community and responsibilities
Sikh doesn’t use fear
Islam laws of living
Religious practices prepare us for death.
Assistance of dying
V. Sacred text views on judgement day
1. Sikhism’s text
a. Narak, no heaven or hell
2. Islam’s text
a. afterlife, heaven and hell
VI. How leaders and prophets interpretation of afterlife
Moses and Jesus interpretation
Islam’s day of resurrection
Guru’s vision
VII. Conclusion
Happiness during this life time
Acceptance of death