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Sikhism: Crime and Punishment

Sikh teaching on forgiveness

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Overview

Ang 1378, Sheikh Farid and Kabir on forgiveness, how the community forgives offenders, why forgiveness does not cancel punishment, restorative justice, and forgiveness for serious crimes.

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What does forgiveness mean for Sikhs?

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Why is forgiveness important for Sikhs?

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What does Ang 1378 teach about forgiveness?

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  1. 1

    What does forgiveness mean for Sikhs?

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    Forgiveness means pardoning someone who has done wrong and letting go of anger. The wrongdoer is given a chance to make a fresh start.

  2. 2

    Why is forgiveness important for Sikhs?

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    Forgiveness overcomes krodh, anger, one of the Five Thieves. God forgives, so Sikhs should forgive others.

  3. 3

    What does Ang 1378 teach about forgiveness?

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    Ang 1378, by Sheikh Farid, teaches not to strike back at someone who hits you. Instead, a person should kiss their feet and go home in peace.

  4. 4

    Who was Sheikh Farid?

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    Sheikh Farid was a 13th-century Muslim Sufi saint whose verses are in the Guru Granth Sahib. The Gurus included them to show God's truth in other traditions.

  5. 5

    What did Kabir teach about forgiveness?

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    Kabir taught that where there is forgiveness, God is present. Kabir's verses are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.

  6. 6

    How are offenders forgiven by the Sikh community?

    Model answer

    An offender who confesses and completes a penance is forgiven by the sangat. The person is then welcomed back fully.

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