What does Guru Granth Sahib say on Divorce?

Sikhism does not give the right of divorce to its adherents except in extreme circumstances, and even then since it is not legislated within Sikhism this is decided by Western, Hindu, Muslim or other courts. read more

It is the binding of two souls in front of Guru Granth Sahib Ji for their life. They are to committing themselves as one in front of Waheguru. The bride and groom do not marry each other, but marry God. read more

Here are some lines from my English translation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib: “We are born of woman, we are conceived in the womb of woman, we are engaged and married to woman. We make friendship with woman and the lineage continued because of woman. read more

Divorce in Sikhism is considered a very grave matter. When the marriage takes place the husband and wife agree in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib to stay with each other and love and honour each other for life. If marital discord takes place, the community intervenes. read more