A Sikh responds brilliantly to claim 'Sikhs fought Islam for centuries' - with facts and history

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Since @theJagmeetSingh was verbally attacked, this type of messaging has been spread far & wide. This thread will denounce this myth #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/ipn3J5KPiE — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

We haven't been "fighting Islam for centuries." Sikhs have had a very rich history with Muslims that islamophobes love to gloss over #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

The first Guru, Guru Nanak's, best friend was Bhai Mardana Ji, a Muslim. He accompanied Guru Sahib on his travels across the world. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/i6Whecew5T — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Guru Granth Sahib Ji, our sacred text and Eternal Guru, contains the works of two Muslim sants: Sheikh Fareed Ji and Bhagat Kabir Ji #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/FsFPCx9JFu — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

The 5th Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, supported Khusro's campaign to succeed as the next (Muslim) Mughal Emporer, b/c of Khusro's justness. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

The foundation stone of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sikhi's center of faith, was laid by Muslim saint Sai Mian Mir. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/NnQOBBnwUP — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

When Muslims in his village had no place to pray, the 6th Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib built them a mosque, which still exists today. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/dJwjLaMTiS — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Despite Mughal oppression of Sikhs, the 7th Guru, Guru Har Rai, tended to (Muslim) Prince Dara Shikoh when he became ill. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Pir Budhu Shah, a Muslim man, sent his people to fight alongside Guru Gobind Singh against Mughal Emporer Aurangzeb's oppression. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/toDpe6nGv3 — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Muslim households gave Guru Gobind Singh shelter when he was being hunted by Aurangzeb. One such family them still has his relics. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/Ijk8tYEGfl — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Until 1947's Partition, the singing of devotional music was accompanied by the playing of the rabab by Muslim musicians. #ndpldr pic.twitter.com/tMX530tUvi — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Ji did battle Aurangzeb but not because he was Muslim, but because Aurangzeb was an oppressor. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Guru Gobind Singh's fight was against oppression. Majority of these battles were waged against tyrrants from Hindu backgrounds. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Simultaneously the Sikh Gurus fought for Hindus to have freedom of religion. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

So you can see that historically we had no quarrels with Islam. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. #ndpldr — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

Don't let our identity be used as a tool to fuel islamophobia. Follow Jagmeet's example & shut it down with #LoveAndCourage #ndpldr #endrant — Manveer Singh (@manveerssihota) September 11, 2017

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It has become a common claim on the far-right that they should become allies with Sikhs against Muslims.Many neo-Nazis have long claimed that Sikhs have been fighting Islam for centuries so they are natural allies.These claims resurfaced again this week after Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh refused to indulge a bigoted woman complaining about sharia law in Canada.He said we must all "unite against hate", a message not everyone wanted to heed.One Canadian Singh took to Twitter to explain why, historically, Sikhs have never been at war against Muslims or Islam, but against despots."Don't let our identity be used as a tool to fuel islamophobia. Follow Jagmeet's example & shut it down with #LoveAndCourage" - he wrote.Here is the full threadBrilliantly put!