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Akal Takhat Hukumnama Regarding Interfaith Marriages
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Due to the ongoing uproar regarding interfaith marriages held in Gurdwaras here in the UK and elsewhere, the Akal Takhat has issued a Hukum Nama (decree) to put the matter to rest:
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Translation:
| Ik Ongkar Sri Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Sri Amritsar
Giani Joginder Singh, Jethadar
Date: 16-8-2007
Anand Sanskar
"Marriage Ceremony"
This is a message to all the Sikh Sangat that according to the Rehat Maryada only Sikh couples (male/female) can engage in the Anand Karaj Ceremony. If the couple or either one of them is not a Sikh, then they must embrace the Sikh faith. This includes that they must change their second name to Singh or Kaur in their official document before the Marriage Ceremony. (e.g. driving licence, identity card, passport).
(signed)
(Joginder Singh)
Jethadar
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