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 in the year 1675.
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.
ਤਿਲਕ ਜੰਞੂ ਰਾਖਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤਾ ਕਾ ॥ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਡੋ ਕਲੂ ਮਹਿ ਸਾਕਾ ॥
ਸਾਧਨ ਹੇਤਿ ਇਤੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਰੀ ॥ ਸੀਸੁ ਦੀਯਾ ਪਰੁ ਸੀ ਨ ਉਚਰੀ ॥੧੩॥
ਧਰਮ ਹੇਤ ਸਾਕਾ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ॥ ਸੀਸੁ ਦੀਆ ਪਰੁ ਸਿਰਰੁ ਨ ਦੀਆ ॥
ਨਾਟਕ ਚੇਟਕ ਕੀਏ ਕੁਕਾਜਾ ॥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਲੋਗਨ ਕਹ ਆਵਤ ਲਾਜਾ ॥੧੪॥
ਦੋਹਰਾ ॥
ਠੀਕਰ ਫੋਰਿ ਦਿਲੀਸ ਸਿਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪੁਰਿ ਕੀਯਾ ਪਯਾਨ ॥
ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਸੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਆ ਕਰੀ ਨ ਕਿਨਹੂੰ ਆਨਿ ॥੧੫॥
ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਕੇ ਚਲਤ ਭਯੋ ਜਗਤ ਕੋ ਸੋਕ ॥
ਹੈ ਹੈ ਹੈ ਸਭ ਜਗ ਭਯੋ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਸੁਰ ਲੋਕਿ ॥੧੬॥
He protected the forehead mark and sacred thread (of the Hindus) which marked a great event in the Iron age.
For the sake of saints, he laid down his head without even a sigh. (13)
For the sake of Dharma, he sacrificed himself. He laid down his head but not his creed.
The saints of the Lord abhor the performance of miracles and malpractices. (14)
Breaking the potsherd of his body head of the king of Delhi (Aurangzeb), He left for the abode of the Lord.
None could perform such a feat as that of Tegh Bahadur. (15)
The whole world bemoaned the departure of Tegh Bahadur.
While the world lamented, the gods hailed his arrival in heavens. (16)
Gur Partap Suraj Granth: Bhai Santokh Singh’s work details the life and sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, emphasizing his martyrdom for the protection of Hindu religion and the oppressed.
Even contemporary Muslim writers testify to the Guru’s greatness and the multitudes of people who used to visit him and bowed their heads in respect. They used to present him with worldly presents and honour.
The most important part of this source is that the “Muslim” writer calls Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib a “Martyr” and linked his martyrdom with Samad (who was also killed by Aurangzeb for heresy)
Gurbilas Patshahi describing how Kashmiri Pandits crying and expressing their pain in front of Guruji.
Sainapat gives a glorious tribute to the sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji for the right of religious freedom.
Kesar Singh in his Basanwalinama describes the arrival of Pandits, the atrocities committed against them and how they appeal to Guru Sahib for protection.
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.
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 didn’t tolerate other religions.
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.
Adnan Rashid’s vicious lies about Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are a deliberate and sinister attempt to smear the revered Sikh Guru and manipulate history for his own agenda. His baseless claims are not just historical distortions but a calculated ploy to deceive and convert people to Islam. Rashid’s tactics are steeped in deliberate deception, and his actions expose him as a shameless propagandist who will stoop to any low to make Islam appear superior. Here’s how he’s trying to fool others:
Defaming Sacred Figures: By slandering Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, a universal symbol of sacrifice and religious freedom, Rashid seeks to tarnish Sikhi’s moral credibility. Painting the Guru as a violent marauder is a wicked attempt to erode the faith of Sikhs and make Islam seem like the “better” path. This is blatant deception—lying through his teeth to weaken other religions.
Sowing Doubt and Desecration: Rashid’s vile accusations are designed to desecrate Sikh history and create confusion among followers. By challenging the well-documented truth of Guru Ji’s martyrdom, he aims to shake the foundations of Sikh identity, hoping to make vulnerable Sikhs question their heritage and become easy prey for conversion to Islam.
Glorifying Islamic Tyranny: By whitewashing Aurangzeb’s brutal reign—marked by temple demolitions, the reimposition of the oppressive Jizya tax, and the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji—Rashid is shamelessly defending a ruthless tyrant. His lies are a disgusting attempt to justify Aurangzeb’s fanaticism and portray Islamic rule as righteous, all while vilifying Sikh heroes to prop up his narrative of Islamic superiority.
Ideological Warfare: As an Islamic preacher, Rashid’s agenda is dripping with bias. His relentless attacks on Sikh history are part of a broader, insidious effort to rewrite the past and sanitize the atrocities committed by Muslim rulers. This is not scholarship—it’s ideological warfare meant to bully non-Muslims into submission and conversion.
Conversion by Deception: Rashid’s obvious aim is dead simple: to trick people into converting to Islam by any dirty means, including lying, twisting history, and smearing sacred figures. His vicious false claims are a sneaky, lowlife tactic to shake the faith of Sikhs and others, sowing doubt to con them into ditching their beliefs for Islam. This is pure deceit dressed up as debate, all to fuel his obsessive mission to spread his religion.
Historical records like the Bachittar Natak (1700) from Sri Dasam Granth Sahib, penned by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, unequivocally confirm Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom in 1675 to protect the Kashmiri Pandits from Aurangzeb’s forced conversions. The Gur Partap Suraj Granth further glorifies Guru Ji’s sacrifice for religious freedom. Modern historians, Indian and Western alike, have meticulously documented Aurangzeb’s bigotry—his destruction of Hindu temples like Kashi Vishwanath, his oppressive Jizya tax, and his merciless persecution of non-Muslims. These facts shatter Rashid’s fabricated narrative and expose him as a liar who twists history to serve his conversion agenda.
Adnan Rashid’s claims are not just false—they’re a disgusting betrayal of truth, driven by his obsession to glorify Islam at the expense of others. His deliberate manipulation and misleading claims reveal his true character: a deceitful preacher who will sacrifice integrity to push his faith. The audience must see through this charade and reject his venomous lies, standing firm with the undeniable truth of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s heroic sacrifice.
