Question: – In Sikh Religion, is it ok for anyone to cut his hair ? Please give reasons why or why not ?

Answer : – As an organized religion, Sikh Religion does not allow its follower to cut his hair. In fact, to cut one’s hair is a big sin (‘Bajar Ku-rahat’) in Sikh Religion. It can be verified by old books, for example ‘Rahatnama Bhai Chaupa Singh Ji’, ‘Sri Gur Sobha’, ‘Gur Bilaas Paatshaahi 10’ etc.

Rationally, there is no need to give reasons why cutting hair is not allowed in Sikh Religion. Instead, other religions should give reasons why they allow so. Hair is a part of body. No one asks to give reason why any religion does not allow to cut one’s feet or hands. If any religion allows to cut one’s feet or hands, it should be asked to give the reasons. Similarly, if any religion allows its followers to cut their hair, it should be asked to give the reasons for this.

There is a book available in Punjabi, which describes the importance of hair from many points. The name of this book is ‘Kes Chamatkaar’, which is written by Giani Udham Singh Ji. It has been published by ‘Singh Brothers’, Amritsar, Punjab, Bhaarat (India).