12 Important Lessons To Learn From Sikhs In The Uk

[simran345]

United Kingdom has some of the most Chardi Kala Sikhs. They have collectively made Sikhs worldwide proud because of their immense contributions in the country.

We have assembled a list of ten things which you must know and learn from the Sikhs from UK to make your local Sikh community stronger.

1) Most organized Sikh community. They have extremely intelligent and well educated people leading their most important organizations.

2) English Speaking Sikh Parcharaks. They were the first in the World to have English speaking Sikhs who spread Sikh awareness outside Gurdwaras

3) Most Sikh TV Channels. Yes, Sikhs in the UK are the only ones outside India to have Sikh TV Channels. Sikhs in other countries have Punjabi Tv Channels while Sikhs in UK have Sikh based channels; Sikh Channel, Akaal TV, and Sangat Television

4) Most Sikh Charities. They have the most active Sikh charities out of any other country in the world outside India. Some of the most active are Khalsa Aid, Seva84, Everythings13 Basics of Sikhi, SOPW, Midlands Langar Seva Society, S.W.A.T, Guru Nanaks Free Kitchen, and Nishkam Seva.

5) Preservation of Sikh History. Sikhs in the UK have done tremendous work to preserve many important aspects of Sikh history.

A gupt Sikh private collector has millions of dollars worth of very rare Sikh artifacts. There are Sikh museums and exhibits, GT1588 have released various books on Sikh history, and the many scholars in the UK have released very influential books.

6) Spreading Guru Nanaks message of equality on the street. There over five Sikh groups which feed the homeless on the streets on a daily basis.

7) Most politically active Sikh community overseas.

They recently released the Sikh Manifesto which targets 50 key seats of the UK Parliament.

Also, they have 2 Sikhs in the House of Lords and now 165 elected MPs support the Sikh Manifesto.

8) Active Sikh Youth. Currently, the UK and Canada have the most active Sikh youth. They numbers are rising on year over year basis of those whove come back to Sikhi. The progress can be seen in the number of Sikh youth groups that are rising from these countries. The Rajoana movement few years ago has made the most Punjabis come back to Sikhi

9) Unity for common cause.

They answer the call when its time. Sikhs in the UK are active in getting the government to hear their voice. When news came of Prof. Bhullar possible be hanged, they were quick to organize a protest outside the PMs home at 10 Downing Street. This particular campaign lasted for over 2 months in cold winter days where the Sikhs. They also have organized some of the biggest rallies for the Justice 1984 campaigns.

10) Most nationally recognized Sikhs.

Earlier in the year, 5 Sikhs were chosen for national awards by the British Government. In the past, there have been many Sikhs to receive national government honors. One of the most prominent Sikhs in the history of the UK Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji received a MBE award from Prince Charles.

11) UK Sikhs have 12 Government funded Sikh Faith/Ethos schools, which tops all countries outside India.

12) UK Sikhs became the first Sikh community in the world to have the first ever press association called The Sikh Press Association

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[Big_Tera]

Sikhs were also first to mass migrate to UK out of all South Asian communities. Sikhs have a stronger affiliation to the country then other communities and have a stronger sence of Britishness then others, This is probaby due to the fact we were the first to migrate here and mix with the locals and establish ourselves. So we naturally see others as new comers to the country and see ourselves as the first. We naturally are a pioneer community in various fields from business to science.

[dallysingh101]

We like to blow hot air about how great we are, up our own arse too, despite the fact that we've been targets for grooming for decades and, frankly speaking, many apneean making a reputation for themselves that isn't exactly enviable.

I'd be more inclined to agree with this analysis of where we are in the UK right now, than the OP (personally). No offence to you Simran.

[Big_Tera]

Dally girls that are behaving badly are a reflection of the MEN in the household not the women. Lets not blame the girls but the MEN for bringing up and raising these girls.

There a reason why muslim girls are more respectful its because the MEN have done a good job in raising them. right now muslim girls would be out partying at clubs and pubs getting drunk and having countless boy fiends but its their men folk that have have raised them correctly to not let this happen.

When I see Sikh women who are being promiscuous I blame the MEN not the women themselves. If no boundaries have been set then girls will just do what they want when they want and with whoever they want.

Its time the MEN stood up and raise their kids properly!!

[Kira]

Don't blame Simran, she's only posting articles at-least it's keeping this section alive and healthy.

[simran345]

We like to blow hot air about how great we are, up our own arse too, despite the fact that we've been targets for grooming for decades and, frankly speaking, many apneean making a reputation for themselves that isn't exactly enviable.

I'd be more inclined to agree with this analysis of where we are in the UK right now, than the OP (personally). No offence to you Simran.

No no it's Okji I don't mind I know you are saying to the original poster of the article. I put articles on if I find them interesting to read or that relate to Sikhi. I'm quite flexible in putting on articles of different perspectives. Doesn't necessarily mean I agree with all the points in them though. Besides I got fed up of reading some argumentative personal finger pointing " tu Ida keha Manu, main Tanu Ida keha, la la laaa la laaaaa". Thought may aswell make myself a bit productive on here lol.

[simran345]

Don't blame Simran, she's only posting articles at-least it's keeping this section alive and healthy.

Lol Kira paji. Yeah ur right I'm just the copy paste wali. ✍?? But I'm also learning a thing or two whilst doing it.

[KhoonKaBadlaKhoon]

Dally girls that are behaving badly are a reflection of the MEN in the household not the women. Lets not blame the girls but the MEN for bringing up and raising these girls.

There a reason why muslim girls are more respectful its because the MEN have done a good job in raising them. right now muslim girls would be out partying at clubs and pubs getting drunk and having countless boy fiends but its their men folk that have have raised them correctly to not let this happen.

When I see Sikh women who are being promiscuous I blame the MEN not the women themselves. If no boundaries have been set then girls will just do what they want when they want and with whoever they want.

Its time the MEN stood up and raise their kids properly!!

I dont think its good parenting, more so they probably dont want to be killed halal style lol.

[dallysingh101]

Dally girls that are behaving badly are a reflection of the MEN in the household not the women. Lets not blame the girls but the MEN for bringing up and raising these girls.

There a reason why muslim girls are more respectful its because the MEN have done a good job in raising them. right now muslim girls would be out partying at clubs and pubs getting drunk and having countless boy fiends but its their men folk that have have raised them correctly to not let this happen.

When I see Sikh women who are being promiscuous I blame the MEN not the women themselves. If no boundaries have been set then girls will just do what they want when they want and with whoever they want.

Its time the MEN stood up and raise their kids properly!!

I hear you brother, but what I saw with my own eyes in East London was that Pak girls were pretty much slapped about into submission. And nonMuslims just walking around with sulliyan, let alone dating them were targeted for intimidation and beatings by groups of sullay. That's how they sorted them out. That's how they raised them.

I can't see our lot doing that.

That being said, we have to jettison all that sleaze that passes for 'modern pendu Panjabi culture' now as well. I think a fair few of us are realising that. Though I still see the odd 'gubroo fudhoo' drinking from a 'botal' with his mates in the park in summer, doing bhangra moves.