In Sikhism, martyrdom carries a deep philosophical and theological meaning that is woven into the fabric of Sikh identity and ethos. A shahid in Arabic vocabulary or Islamic faith is one who dies in battle with the infidels. For a Sikh, a perfect martyr is one who dies not just in battle, but also by refusing to renounce his faith, tenets and principles. In Judaism, a martyr is a person who dies making God’s name holy through one’s actions and remaining steadfast to the tenets. There is also recognition as a martyr if a person is killed for being a...
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