The Anti-Islamist Truth Behind Sikhism With Harman Singh Kapoor

This clip from the Winston Marshall Show features Harman Singh Kapoor discussing the origins of Sikhism and the creation of the Khalsa in 1699 under Guru Gobind Singh during the Mughal era.

He explains the historical role of Sikh warriors, the significance of the kirpan, and its purpose in defending communities against aggression. The conversation examines UK law around religious exemptions, including carrying the kirpan under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, and debates on equal application of the law. 

He also addresses tensions within Sikh communities, the Khalistan movement, and his stance against extremism and radicalisation. Sikhism was started by Guru Nanak, who preached equality and peaceful living among all men and religions. 

He was tolerated by the Muslim ruler at the time, but after the death of the Muslim ruler, Ackber, the religion came under persecution. When Aurangzeb took over the reign, he forced everyone to convert to Islam. This culminated in the birth of the Khalsa fraternity among the Sikhs, the movement to defend the faith. 

This turned the Sikhs from a peace loving people to a warrior fraternity, but they still retained their beliefs in Guru Nanak to live a virtuous life. Their identity has changed, but not their beliefs. They were no match against the much stronger army of Aurangzeb, but they found on and held their ground. Their bavery became a legend and saved the day for them.

Without the Khalsa movement, the religion would probably have been wiped out the Muslim rulers, who were originally invaders from the Middle East like the British who came later.