those who had been punished for this sin could follow and be accepted back into the community. This entailed re-initiation rituals and provision of various corrective measures. The laws governing the Sikhs’ lives were made in a parliament known as Sarbat Khalsa. According to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the parliament of Sri Akaal Takhat was given to the community by Guru Hargobind Sahib jee. The parliament was responsible for presentation and passing of motions. The motions are referred to as Gurmattas (Jagraj, 2009). Legal system and politics The politics of the Sikh are on the religion. The political leaders are expected by the Sikhs to uphold the religious traditions for them to remain relevant in the community. There are many institutions governing politics in the Sikhs community. Some of these institutions include Akal Takhat as well as Gurdwara. The doctrines that are considered most important in Sikh politics and from which the legal system regarding politics draws from including the doctrines of Guru Granth and that of Guru Khalsa. Traditions heavily relied upon include Sarbat Khalsa and the Gurmatta. The Sikhs uphold certain values in their political system. Democracy, secularism as well as egalitarianism are the common beliefs that are upheld in the political minds of the Sikhs. The laws regarding secularism are founded from the religious traditions and also the belief in granting equal rights to each and every person in the community.
those who had been punished for this sin could follow and be accepted back into the community. This entailed re-initiation rituals and provision of various corrective measures. The laws governing the Sikhs’ lives were made in a parliament known as Sarbat Khalsa. According to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the parliament of Sri Akaal Takhat was given to the community by Guru Hargobind Sahib jee. The parliament was responsible for presentation and passing of motions. The motions are referred to as Gurmattas (Jagraj, 2009). Legal system and politics The politics of the Sikh are on the religion. The political leaders are expected by the Sikhs to uphold the religious traditions for them to remain relevant in the community. There are many institutions governing politics in the Sikhs community. Some of these institutions include Akal Takhat as well as Gurdwara. The doctrines that are considered most important in Sikh politics and from which the legal system regarding politics draws from including the doctrines of Guru Granth and that of Guru Khalsa. Traditions heavily relied upon include Sarbat Khalsa and the Gurmatta. The Sikhs uphold certain values in their political system. Democracy, secularism as well as egalitarianism are the common beliefs that are upheld in the political minds of the Sikhs. The laws regarding secularism are founded from the religious traditions and also the belief in granting equal rights to each and every person in the community.
Aldhafeeri%20Sikh%20Legal%20System%202.docx