In the video below Adnan Rashid who is an Islamic preacher is making false claim that Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, was devastating the Punjab. He was devastating villages. He was creating chaos. He was killing people, including Muslims, in many of the Punjabi villages.
According to his claims Guru ji was not beheaded because he was fighting for the rights of the Kashmiri Pandits who were being forced into Islam.
He said these are narratives created very late by the Sikhs. Almost a century later, these stories were made up and they were made popular.
Adnan Rashid’s claims about Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are historically inaccurate and misleading. Here are several points that demonstrate why Rashid’s assertions are incorrect, along with historical evidence that showcases Aurangzeb’s oppressive actions, including the beheading of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom: Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, clearly describes the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, in the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji. Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life to protect the religious freedom of the Kashmiri Pandits who were being forcibly converted to Islam.
เจคเจฟเจฒเจ เจเฉฐเจเฉ เจฐเจพเจเจพ เจชเฉเจฐเจญ เจคเจพ เจเจพ เฅฅ เจเฉเจจเฉ เจฌเจกเฉ เจเจฒเฉ เจฎเจนเจฟ เจธเจพเจเจพ เฅฅ
เจธเจพเจงเจจ เจนเฉเจคเจฟ เจเจคเฉ เจเจฟเจจเจฟ เจเจฐเฉ เฅฅย เจธเฉเจธเฉ เจฆเฉเจฏเจพ เจชเจฐเฉ เจธเฉ เจจ เจเจเจฐเฉ เฅฅเฉงเฉฉเฅฅย
เจงเจฐเจฎ เจนเฉเจค เจธเจพเจเจพ เจเจฟเจจเจฟ เจเฉเจ เฅฅ เจธเฉเจธเฉ เจฆเฉเจ เจชเจฐเฉ เจธเจฟเจฐเจฐเฉ เจจ เจฆเฉเจ เฅฅย
เจจเจพเจเจ เจเฉเจเจ เจเฉเจ เจเฉเจเจพเจเจพ เฅฅ เจชเฉเจฐเจญ เจฒเฉเจเจจ เจเจน เจเจตเจค เจฒเจพเจเจพ เฅฅเฉงเฉชเฅฅย ย
เจฆเฉเจนเจฐเจพ เฅฅย
เจ เฉเจเจฐ เจซเฉเจฐเจฟ เจฆเจฟเจฒเฉเจธ เจธเจฟเจฐเจฟ เจชเฉเจฐเจญ เจชเฉเจฐเจฟ เจเฉเจฏเจพ เจชเจฏเจพเจจ เฅฅ
เจคเฉเจ เจฌเจนเจพเจฆเฉเจฐ เจธเฉ เจเฉเจฐเจฟเจ เจเจฐเฉ เจจ เจเจฟเจจเจนเฉเฉฐ เจเจจเจฟ เฅฅเฉงเฉซเฅฅ
เจคเฉเจ เจฌเจนเจพเจฆเฉเจฐ เจเฉ เจเจฒเจค เจญเจฏเฉ เจเจเจค เจเฉ เจธเฉเจ เฅฅ
เจนเฉ เจนเฉ เจนเฉ เจธเจญ เจเจ เจญเจฏเฉ เจเฉ เจเฉ เจเฉ เจธเฉเจฐ เจฒเฉเจเจฟ เฅฅเฉงเฉฌเฅฅ
He protected the forehead mark and sacred thread (of the Hindus) which marked a great event in the Iron age.ย
For the sake of saints, he laid down his head without even a sigh. (13)ย
For the sake of Dharma, he sacrificed himself. He laid down his head but not his creed.ย
The saints of the Lord abhor the performance of miracles and malpractices. (14)ย
Breaking the potsherd of his body head of the king of Delhi (Aurangzeb), He left for the abode of the Lord.ย
None could perform such a feat as that of Tegh Bahadur. (15)ย
The whole world bemoaned the departure of Tegh Bahadur.ย
While the world lamented, the gods hailed his arrival in heavens. (16)
Gur Partap Suraj Granth: Bhai Santokh Singhโs work details the life and sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, emphasizing his martyrdom for the protection of Hindu religion and the oppressed.
Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb is known for ordering the destruction of Hindu temples, such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Keshavdeva temple, as part of his policy to enforce Islamic supremacy.ย
Jizya Tax Reimposition: Aurangzeb brought back a tax called Jizya, which non-Muslims had to pay. This tax had been stopped by previous rulers. Bringing it back made non-Muslims feel even more left out and showed that Aurangzeb didnโt tolerate other religions.ย
Modern historians, both Indian and Western, have extensively studied and documented the oppressive nature of Aurangzeb’s rule, including his persecution of non-Muslims. These historical analyses contradict Rashid’s claims and reaffirm the narrative of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom for the protection of religious freedom.ย
Adnan Rashid’s claims are part of a broader strategy to promote his religious perspective, which includes encouraging conversion to Islam. Such strategies often involve:ย
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Reinterpreting Historical Figures: By portraying historical figures from other religions in a negative light, Rashid may aim to undermine the credibility and appeal of those religions. This can make his own religious tradition seem more favorable in comparison.ย
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Creating Doubt and Disillusionment: Challenging the established narratives and revered figures of other religions can create doubt and disillusionment among the followers of those religions. This doubt can make individuals more open to considering alternative religious perspectives, including Islam.ย
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Promoting a Superiority Narrative: By asserting that Islamic rulers and their actions were justified and that other religious leaders were problematic, Rashid is promoting the idea that Islam is superior. This narrative can be used as a tool for conversion by suggesting that adherence to Islam is a return to a more truthful or rightful path.
Ideological Bias: Adnan Rashid, as an Islamic preacher, have ideological reasons for presenting a narrative that downplays the positive contributions of Sikh leaders and instead portrays them negatively. This is part of a broader effort to defend or justify actions taken by historical Muslim rulers like Aurangzeb, who is often criticized for his religious intolerance and persecution.ย
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Strategic Conversion Efforts: As part of his mission to convert individuals to Islam, Rashid use these false claims to weaken the faith of Sikhs and others in their own religious traditions. By sowing seeds of doubt, he aims to make them more receptive to conversion.
