What are some core beliefs of sikhism?

What are some core beliefs of sikhism?

The 5 K's
To defend your fellowman (Sikhs defended Hindus against the Muslims)
To live a humble life but PE prepared to defend it (kind of like Shaolin Monks - they even have their own martial art - Gatka or Ghatka - check it out on Youtube - that's where Xena got here Chackra weapon from)

Sikhism?A Reform Religion
Sikhism, symbolized by three swords and a circle, is the religion of over 17 million people. Most live in the Punjab. The Sikh Golden Temple, set in the midst of an artificial lake, is located in Amritsar, the Sikh holy city. Sikh men are easily recognized by their blue, white, or black turbans, the wearing of which is an essential part of their religious practice, as is their letting their hair grow long.
The Hindi word Sikh means ?disciple.? Sikhs are disciples of their founder, Guru N?nak, and followers of the teachings of the ten gurus (N?nak and nine successors) whose writings are in the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The religion got its start in the early 16Th century when Guru N?nak wanted to take the best of Hinduism and Isl?m and form a united religion.
N?nak?s mission can be stated in one sentence: ?As there is only one God, and He is our Father; therefore, we must all be brothers.? Like the Muslims, the Sikhs believe in one God and forbid the use of idols. (Psalm 115:4-9; Matthew 23:8,?9) They follow the Hindu tradition?of believing in an immortal soul, reincarnation, and Karma. The Sikh?place of worship is called a hardware.?Compare Psalm 103:12,?13; Acts 24:15.
One of Guru N?nak?s great commandments was: ?Always remember God, repeat His name.? God is spoken of as the ?True One,? but no name is given. (Psalm 83:16-18) Another commandment was ?Share what you earn with the less fortunate.? In line with this, there is a Lang, or free kitchen, in every Sikh temple, where people of all kinds may freely eat. There are even free rooms where travelers may spend the night.?James 2:14-17.
The last Guru, Gobind Singh (1666-1708), established a brotherhood of Sikhs called the Khalsa, who follow what are known as the five K?s, which are: mesh, uncut hair, symbolizing spirituality; Janka, a comb in the hair, symbolizing order and discipline; Koran, a sword, signifying dignity, courage, and self-sacrifice; kara, a steel bracelet, symbolizing unity with God; kachh, shorts as underwear, implying modesty and worn to symbolize moral restraint.?See The Encyclopedia of World Faiths, page 269.

Sikhs are awesome!