Below you'll find claims made on behalf of Sikhism and our fact-checking research. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia by Guru Nanak in the 15th century. It teaches devotion to one God, equality of all people, honest living, and service to humanity. The central sacred scripture is the Guru Granth Sahib, which Sikhs regard as the eternal Guru.
