Muslim-Sikh relations

Muslims and Sikhs have had an important relationship since the time of Guru Nanak.

Islamic saints in holy Guru Granth Sahib

  • Bhagat Beni
  • Bhagat Bhikhan
  • Baba Farid
  • Bhagat Sadhana

Islamic saint: Hazrat Mian Mir construction of Golden Temple

In December 1588, the great Muslim Sufi saint of Lahore, Hazrat Mian Mir, who was a close friend of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, initiated the construction of the Golden temple by Laying the first foundation stone (December 1588 AD).

Bhai Mardana: Muslim follower of Guru Nanak

Bhai Mardana (1459-1534) was a muslim & the first follower and companion of the Sikh founder Guru Nanak. He was with Guru Nanak in all of his journeys across India and Asia. Mardana was born a muslim to a Mirasi couple, Badra and Lakkho, of Talvandi Rai Bhoe, now called Nankana Sahib, in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan.

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