NadeemPunjabiUK

My dad always said the Sikhs got the worst deal / no deal of any group during partition. My family lived in a majority Sikh area with no problems at all - although I do wonder about the experience of Sikhs living in the opposite situation. Perhaps history might have been different if there were more Sikhs in Punjabi? Looking at what is happening in Europe today in much smaller counties, I don’t think China, India or Pakistan for that matter will be the same in a 100 years or so. How can such diverse countries of these sizes not change? Both India and Pakistan are hurried creations using a stroke of a pen on a map. Surely there will be a Sikh state in some shape or form? For now the focus should be on preserving Sikh history and monuments outside of India, but unfortunately in places like Afghanistan that could be challenging!

I don’t agree with any of the videos. This was not as I was raised, but Saudi funded Salafism has changed the nature of how many Muslims are taught and practice religion. My family lived in peace alongside Sikhs and left the Jalandhar area in peace during partition. Extended family members have been welcomed back to the old village in Punjab with open arms. I am British first, have learned to be a proud Punjabi. My Muslim ‘religion’ and ‘culture’ come after, although sadly some people might chastise me for this. Jagraj Singh’s YouTube videos inspired me to learn more about Sikhism, hence why I come and read this site. I have visited and worked in many places around the world; spoken to many people; and have had many myths and stereotypes busted by Baha’i, Buddhists, Christian, Hindu, Jains, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Zoroastrians etc. I have come to the conclusion: Most people I’ve met just want happiness and a good life - their religion is more of a personal an inward system. Also don’t believe what you see on the internet, tv or news represents an entire group or country.