What are the Sikh Articles of Faith?
The five articles of faith inherent to the identity of a Sikh are commonly known as the five kakaars, or five ks. An amritdhari Sikh (a practicing Sikh who has been initiated into the religion) is required to keep them on his/her person at all times. Each of the five ks represents different aspects of the belief system of the Sikhs. They are the primary means of identifying a practicing Sikh, and are to be kept by both men and women. The five articles of faith for Sikhs are: KESH Kesh refers to the keeping of unshorn hair. The keeping of unshorn hair serves as a sign of respect for Gods creation and Gods will. The unshorn hair is to be covered at all times by a dastar (turban) for men and either a scarf or a dastar for women. The dastar is an integral part of Sikh identity, and serves as an outward form of recognition of Sikh men and women. It signifies a sign of humility and belief in equality between men and women. KANGA The Kanga is a wooden comb representing orderliness and self-di
