Noor Jehan

I am a Sikh.

And I am not a terrorist.

I need to say, I’m tired of Sikhs from around the world being racially attacked because of extremists who are a minority of a whole different religion.

Sikhs have been confused for being Muslims, mainly because all that the Media show on TV are Middle eastern terrorists who also happen to sometimes wear turbans.

But before I carry on, I need to say, not all Muslims are terrorists. All my Muslim friends believe in peace and are normal people.

But that’s beside the point.

What I’m trying to say is, when you see a man wearing a Turban and has a beard, don’t call him a “paki” , because he’s probably not from Pakistan, most Sikhs are from India. Don’t call him “Bin Laden” , because Bin Laden was never a Sikh, and has no connection with Sikhs whatsoever.

The other week I saw a video on Facebook of a young Sikh boy being bullied because he has a turban.

I wish people understood the reason why Sikhs wear turbans.

The Harmandir Sahib Amritsar, Punjab, India “The Golden Temple“ Built: 1585–1604 

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“Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji,is located in Amritsar,Punjab (India). The Golden Temple, also referred to as the Darbar Sahib, is of significant importance to the Sikh faith. The location of the Golden Temple, originally a small lake in a deep forest,has long been recognised as a place of spiritual significance. 

It is said that Buddha spent some time there,and later the first Sikh Guru,Guru Nanak Dev Ji, meditated at the Lake. Subsequent Sikh Guru’s further developed the site,and soon the the city of Amritsar grew around the Harmandir Sahib. From simple beginnings to the current striking Golden Temple, it is a truly unique,and for the Sikh’s a central,place of worship.

In and amongst the hustle and bustle of India stands a timeless place of worship,where one can listen to enchanting hymns that captivate both devotees and tourists alike. “I have seen many places,but none like Thee” – Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji.