Sikhism is a religion.
Guru Granth Sahib ( Punjabi ( Gurmukhi ) : ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰ ਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ( Gurū Gra ° th Sāhib Jī ) , [ ɡʊɾu ɡɾəntʰ sɑhɪb ] , [ ' ɡʊəru : _ ɡrʌnt_səˈhɪb ] ) is the central religious scripture of Sikhism , regarded by Sikhs as the final , sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the ten human Gurus of the religion , of whom six contributed the bulk . Sikhism . The fundamental beliefs of Sikhism , articulated in the sacred scripture Guru Granth Sahib , include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator , unity of all humankind , engaging in selfless service , striving for social justice for the benefit and prosperity of all , and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder 's life . Sikhism is a religion originating from South Asia ( predominantly in modern-day India ) which was introduced into the United States during the 19th century .