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He completed a one-year diploma course in [[Divinity (academic discipline)|divinity]] from [[Punjabi University]] and also completed a master's degree in [[religious studies]] from the same university.<ref name="Bio"/> Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the [[Quran]] into the [[Punjabi language]].<ref name="another"/> In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting [[jathedar]] of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]], replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.<ref name=Gurmukh/> In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] by the SGPC after the resignation of [[Giani Gurbachan Singh|Gurbachan Singh]].<ref name="Harpreet"/> |
He completed a one-year diploma course in [[Divinity (academic discipline)|divinity]] from [[Punjabi University]] and also completed a master's degree in [[religious studies]] from the same university.<ref name="Bio"/> Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the [[Quran]] into the [[Punjabi language]].<ref name="another"/> In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting [[jathedar]] of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]], replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.<ref name=Gurmukh/> In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] by the SGPC after the resignation of [[Giani Gurbachan Singh|Gurbachan Singh]].<ref name="Harpreet"/> |
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Harpreet Singh | |
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| Jathedar of the Akal Takht (SGPC faction)[a] | |
| Assumed office 22 October 2018 (Disputed with Jagtar Singh Hawara and Dhian Singh Mand.[1][2]) | |
| Preceded by | Gurbachan Singh |
| Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (SGPC faction)[b] | |
| Assumed office 21 April 2017 (Disputed with Baljit Singh Daduwal.[2]) | |
| Preceded by | Gurmukh Singh (acting)[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harpreet Singh May 1972 (age 52) Gidderbaha, Punjab, India |
| Education | Master's degree (religious studies) |
| Alma mater | Guru Kashi Gurmat Institute Punjabi University |
Giani Harpreet Singh (born May 1972) is a Sikh preacher who has been serving as the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee-appointed acting jathedar of the Akal Takht since October 2018.[1][4] He has also served as the acting jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib since April 2017.[3]
Biography
Harpreet Singh was born in Gidderbaha in May 1972. His father was a village granthi.[4][5] After completing his schooling, he graduated from Guru Kashi Gurmat Institute where he received religious education.[5][6] In 1997 he joined the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) as a "pracharak" (preacher) and was appointed as head granthi of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Muktsar in 1999.[7]
He completed a one-year diploma course in divinity from Punjabi University and also completed a master's degree in religious studies from the same university.[6] Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the Quran into the Punjabi language.[7] In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.[3] In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting Jathedar of Akal Takht by the SGPC after the resignation of Gurbachan Singh.[1]
Saab ji m thunu kuz kehna chunda m army ch duty krda meri servc 14 years hogi sadi puri reigimnt sikha di aa par jo kuz punjab ch ho reha sikha nl vekh k bhot gusa aunda asi ona di izat bchon li borders te khde aa jo sadi izat bdnaam krn te aa gae sadi puri unit thude nal aa tusi sikh kom li jo v fessla lvo ge asi thude nl aa bs ahi time aa jo sarkara nu dsna pena k sikh koun hunde aa sadi sikh koom te gal aai ta asi aapni koom da saath dva ge na k india da
- ^ The Sarbat Khalsa in 2015 appointed Jagtar Singh Hawara as jathedar of Akal Takht and Dhian Singh Mand as the acting jathedar due to his imprisonment. However the SGPC refused to recognise its authority.[2]
- ^ The Sarbat Khalsa in 2015 appointed Baljit Singh Daduwal as jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. However the SGPC refused to recognise its authority.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Surjit Singh (23 October 2018). "Giani Harpreet Singh is Akal Takht acting jathedar". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d G.S. Paul (10 November 2015). "At Sarbat Khalsa, hardliners appoint Hawara Akal Takht Jathedar". Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Raakhi Jagga; Kamaldeep Singh Brar (22 April 2017). "Giani Gurmukh Singh removed as acting jathedar by SGPC". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh named Akal Takht acting jathedar". The Tribune. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b Gurpreet Singh Nibber (23 October 2018). "From granthi's son to head of highest temporal seat, Giani Harpreet Singh acting jathedar of Akal Takht". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Giani Harpreet Singh is acting jathedar of Akal Takht". The Times of India. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b Archit Watts (22 October 2018). "Giani Harpreet Singh: Another Jathedar from Muktsar". The Trubune. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
