I'll tell you, I knew nothing about Sikhism until I started to research this website and it has been a rich experience, especially when I was looking for midis and wavs.. and art!  I really like Manik... I have emailed him back and forth a few times... this has been great fun!

From the site of Library-Advanced Organizations

The Sikh religion emerged during the early 16th century in the state of Punjab in North India. The founder of this faith was Guru Nanak, who from his childhood was attracted to both Hindu and Muslim saints. Born a Hindu, but also inspired by the teachings of Islam, he began to preach the message of unity of both religions. According to him, the basic teachings of both faiths were essentially the same. Nanak attracted many followers and came to be known as a Guru or a teacher. His disciples came together to form a new religious tradition called Sikhism.

From the Site of Gurpal Samra:  

The basic teaching of Sikhism is an uncompromisimg belief in monotheism. The mul Mantra (preamble to the Japji) strikes the keynote of the Sikh religion: "There is but one God. He is the Supreme Truth". God or Sat Nam has no form or substance, but His grace can be invoked by faith and righteous living. Sikhism believes with Hinduism in the doctrines of the immortality of the soul and transmigration. Meditation on God, utterance of the Name (Nam), the guidance of the Guru, the company of Saints, righteous living, and the service of humanity (seva) are the means of salvation. The Name, uttered not mechanically, but with faith and meditation, is the best form of worship. "they who meditate on God are emancipted; for them death's noose is broken." "The name of the Lord is immaculate; he who would know must have faith." Besides meditation on God and utterance of the Name, the disciples should follow the Guru's instructions, and chant his hyms. "Truth is above everything, but higher still is true living." It is neccesary to conquer the five deadly sins- lust, anger, greed, attachment, and egoism. We can love God only when we cease to love ourselves. We must first destroy the ego. Righteous living and the destruction of egoism lead to the eteranl bliss of merging into the divine-"As water mingles with water so the light merges with light." Sikh relgion is opposed to austere asceticism and emphasizes the ideal of achieving saintliness, as a memeber of socity. "Abide in God amid the impurities of the world, thus shalt thou find the way to salvation." A strong element of predestination is traceable in the Sikh hyms, but in spite of frequent allusions to God's pre-ordained order. the importance of action (karma) is emphasized. "The Lord driveth thee as is his will, but his pen writeth as are thy deeds." Sikh religion prohibits idolatry, caste system, sati, use of wine and tobacco smoking. It stresses the importance of leading a good moral life and, therefore, inculcates moral and domestic virtues, such as loyalty, gratitude for all favors received, philanthropy, justice, truth and honesty.

For more information from a believer in this path, please follow the path through his name.  Thank you, Gurpal, for your help and contribution to the Sikh community.