a group of people committed to living according to Sikh teachings

a short sword or knife with a curved blade, worn as one of the five signs of the Sikh Khalsa

temporal power, relationship with the world

spiritual power, relationship with Waheguru

The importance of the kirpan to Sikhs

Religious education

Society at the time of Guru Nanak

Women in Sikhi

The Sikh diaspora and identity

Singh, Kaur as social levellers

Sewa: Selfless service

In this unit pupils study in depth at the idea of equality and service in Sikhi. Beginning through a study of Guru Nanak they will learn of his critique of Indian society. They will look at further stories to see how the fight for justice is central to Sikh identity historically and today.

Social justice: how might Sikhs promote equality?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

References to gangs, knife crime, Child criminal exploitation, county lines.

a ceremonial sword worn as part of Sikh identity

What is the kirpan most closely associated with?

Miri represents power in the world, while {{}} represents spiritual power.

What is the kirpan used for during a Sikh marriage ceremony?

False – it is a symbol of duty and protection.

False – but only Khalsa men are allowed to wear it.

The kirpan is a weapon carried for violent purposes.

Sikhs are the majority religion in the UK.

Sikhs make up a small but significant minority.

Which statement best describes Sikhs in the UK?

the living Guru and main source of authority

women are encouraged to participate and lead equally

What does Sikhi teach about the role of women in worship?

True – all came from the Punjab in India.

False – some came from East Africa too.

All Sikhs in the diaspora came directly from India.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The importance of the kirpan to Sikhs

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.