"The religion originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, around the end of the 15th century CE."
The philosophical concepts and ideas underlying Sikhism, including the belief in the oneness of God and the equality of all human beings.
"It stands at fifth-largest worldwide, with about 25–30 million adherents."
"Guru Nanak (1469–1539) was the faith's first guru, and he taught that living an 'active, creative, and practical life' of 'truthfulness, fidelity, self-control and purity' is above metaphysical truth."
"The tenth guru, Gobind Singh (1666–1708), named the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib as his successor."
"Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru (1606–1644), established the concept of mutual co-existence of the miri ('political'/'temporal') and piri ('spiritual') realms.
"The Sikh scripture opens with the Mul Mantar or alternatively spelled 'Mool Mantar' (ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤਰ), fundamental prayer about Ik Onkar (ੴ, 'One God')."
"The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation in the name of the one creator; divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva ('selfless service'); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder's life."
"Sikhism rejects claims that any particular religious tradition has a monopoly on Absolute truth."
"Sikhism emphasizes simran (ਸਿਮਰਨ, meditation and remembrance of the teachings of Gurus), which can be expressed musically through kirtan, or internally through naam japna ('meditation on His name') as a means to feel God's presence."
"Sikhism teaches followers to transform the 'Five Thieves' (i.e., lust, rage, greed, attachment, and ego)."
"The religion developed and evolved in times of religious persecution, gaining converts from both Hinduism and Islam."
"Mughal rulers of India tortured and executed two of the Sikh gurus—Guru Arjan (1563–1605) and Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675)—after they refused to convert to Islam."
"Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699."
"The Khalsa was founded as an order to protect the freedom of conscience and religion."
"Members of the Khalsa express the qualities of a Sant-Sipāhī ('saint-soldier')." Please note that some questions might not have direct quotes in the paragraph provided.