what is sikhism and where was it found?

What are some beliefs in Sikhism??? what do they believe in? i looked it up and i saw there are white Sikhs as well?? so Wait is this re legion about? thank you

It is a religion based on the ideas of it's founder Guru Nanak. Iti s about 500 years old old. Their holy book is called Guru Granth Sahib and they believe this is the living word of G-d. It began in India and most Sikhs live or are from the Punjab are (that is Pakistan and Inida). Like many religions they are open to newcomers and converts.

Sikh religion is based on teachings of Guru Nanak (1469-1539). At that time Hindostan (modern India, Pakistan, Bengla Desh, Burma and Sri Lanka) had four prominent religions namely Hindus, Muslims, Jainism and Yogis called Sidhas (A mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism). Buddhism had disappeared from India but Lamas were present in Tibet. All these religions were corrupted. People were being robbed on the name of religion. He was borne in a small village in Punjab and started his mission around 1500. He had four long missionary journeys during which he travel led about 70000 mks. He went to all religious places and taught people the true religion. He converted thugs, cannibals, condemned caste system and untouchabllaitysociety. He preached equality of man and woman. He boldly said that in God's eyes no one is Hindu or Muslim, He looks at deeds only. When he died his Hindu followers built a shrine on his name and Muslims made a grave. These are still preserved at Kartarpur in Pakistan. Nine more human Gurus followed him. People who followed him were later on called Sikhs (Disciples) There after Guru Granth Sikh scriptures was declared Guru of the Sikhs.

Guru Granth is the holy book of Sikhs. It is poetry and can be sung. To understand fully we need to pay attention to Rahao or pause, which contains the gist of shabad or song. In versions where there is no pause gist normally is in last lines. Gurus/bhagats talked with Hindus and Muslims and used their vocabulary. Guru Granth is full of love and logic. More you dig into it, more you love God. It does not matter what path you choose. It also comes heavily on fake rituals like practicing celibacy, begging, creating Parallel gods, believing in fasts, pilgrimage. Sikhism does not believe in imposing anything but accepts Sehaj, which means everything should come as a result of love. There is no upper or lower caste or Kaffirism. Sikhs do not believe only Sikhs are the chosen people.

Following are some main points:
1 Truth, contentment and reflection or contemplate
2. Compassion, righteousness and charity
3. Faith, Tolerance and restraint
4. Forgiveness, humility and service
5. Love, Knowledge and work


To know more:
www.sikhnet.com
www.sikhiwiki.org
www.sikhs.org
www.info-sikhs.com
www.srigranth.org

Steel boy has given u a nice answer & good links to website .

Summarising it in very short ,
Sikhism is a strictly monotheistic religion .
Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak , developed by later 9 gurus .
Guru Gobind Singh , the 10Th & Final Human Sikh guru established Khalsa brotherhood , a community of Sikh followers , for upholding basic human values & to fight against tyranny & injustice , to help the weak & poor.
Guru Gobind Singh bestowed Guru-ship on Guru Granth Sahib , which is now & for always , the final , unaltered word of God .
Sikhism professes that all religions are equal in eyes of God & all Humans are equal in eyes of god irrespective of their religion , creed , gender , etc.
Sikhism teaches its followers in sacrificing ones lives for noble causes . 9Th Sikh guru was executed for protecting Hinduism .
Sikhism is a very modern religion & no teachings of science contradict with Sikhism .
Sikhism strongly encourages for putting efforts for upliftedNTf Humanity.
Sikhism believes God is called by different names in different religion such as "allah , ram , yehovah , yahweh , etc...& that all his names are beautiful .
Sikh name for God is Waheguru , which literally means " The wondrous destroyer of darkness & source of all knowledge "