Among Christians, there is a popular belief that Jesus Christ was born from Virgin Mary without any physical union. According to Gurmat, this belief is not supported. Gurbani clearly explains the reality of human birth and does not make exceptions for any individual. Gurbani states:ਮਾ ਕੀ
Read MoreWe just don’t believe in the Abrahamic version(s). It’s a favourite line of Sikh social media influencers attempting to explain the Sikh belief in Akal Purakh to the public: “We don’t believe that God is a man in the sky.” What they mean to say is
Read MoreThere is a claim often repeated by the RSS that Guru Gobind Singh Ji worshipped Kali Devi at Hemkunt Parbat, the place where Guru Ji meditated for a long time. This claim is used to suggest that Guru Gobind Singh Ji followed Hindu idol worship. This
Read MoreMan bowing (performing Matha Tekh) in devotion to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji being the Divine Voice of God. Today, many Sikhs come across claims, especially online, that bowing before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is idol worship. Some Muslims make this accusation, yet at the
Read MoreThe Qur’an is presented by most Muslims as the infallible, eternal word of Allah, revealed to Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years. It is claimed to possess perfect consistency and divine origin, free from human error. However, with all due respect, such claims invite
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen a shooting star at night, a bright streak zooming across the sky. Pretty cool, right? But here’s the thing: they’re not actually stars. Science tells us that shooting stars are meteors, small rocks or bits of space debris (called asteroids) that orbit the
Read MoreAccording to Islamic teachings, lying and deception are considered permissible in certain circumstances, such as during war with non‑believers, for protecting Islamic interests, or for propagating Islam. It is important to clarify that this does not mean all Muslims practice or endorse dishonesty. Many Muslims live
Read MoreAccording to Islamic sources, the Kaaba has moved on multiple occasions: First occasion: Ibn Arabi (d. 1240), often referred to as Shaykh al-Akbar, was a major Sufi philosopher and mystic. Hazrat Iban writes in his famous work “Futuhat al-Makkiyah” (Meccan Revelations) that he saw the Kaaba rise
Read MoreAdvait-Vedanta is a philosophy that was first articulated based on the Upanishads by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE. Gurmat is the word for the philosophy and theology introduced by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There are key, significant differences between how Gurmat articulates the
Read MoreEvery year during Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha), millions of goats, cows, sheep, and other animals are slaughtered by Muslims across the world. This ritual is believed to honor the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who, according to Islamic tradition, was commanded by God to sacrifice his
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