{"id":5598,"date":"2019-01-06T11:52:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T06:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5598"},"modified":"2025-01-18T12:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T06:32:39","slug":"sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/","title":{"rendered":"Sardar Ashish Singh &#8211; The Only Sikh Taxi Driver in Islamabad, Converted After a Dream About Guru Nanak"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#A_Unique_Sikh_Taxi_Driver_in_Islamabad\" >A Unique Sikh Taxi Driver in Islamabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#Grateful_for_the_Kartarpur_Corridor\" >Grateful for the Kartarpur Corridor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#A_Hindu_Background_and_Early_Life\" >A Hindu Background and Early Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#The_Challenge_of_Supporting_His_Family\" >The Challenge of Supporting His Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#Starting_His_Career_as_a_Taxi_Driver\" >Starting His Career as a Taxi Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#A_Life-Changing_Dream_%E2%80%93_Conversion_to_Sikhism\" >A Life-Changing Dream &#8211; Conversion to Sikhism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#The_Love_for_Peace_%E2%80%93_A_Shared_Belief_in_Sikhism_and_Hinduism\" >The Love for Peace &#8211; A Shared Belief in Sikhism and Hinduism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sardar-ashish-singh-the-only-sikh-taxi-driver-in-islamabad-converted-after-a-dream-about-guru-nanak\/#_A_Heartfelt_Journey_of_Faith_and_Peace\" >\u00a0A Heartfelt Journey of Faith and Peace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Unique_Sikh_Taxi_Driver_in_Islamabad\"><\/span>A Unique Sikh Taxi Driver in Islamabad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sardar Ashish Singh is the only Sikh taxi driver in Islamabad, Pakistan, and he has become an inspiring figure, particularly after the Pakistan government&#8217;s decision to open the Kartarpur border for Sikhs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grateful_for_the_Kartarpur_Corridor\"><\/span>Grateful for the Kartarpur Corridor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sardar Ashish Singh believes that the opening of the Kartarpur border has won the hearts of Sikhs worldwide, fostering stronger bonds between Pakistanis and Sikhs and promoting peace and brotherhood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Hindu_Background_and_Early_Life\"><\/span>A Hindu Background and Early Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ashish Singh, whose father is a government school teacher in Islamabad, was raised in a Hindu family. He received his elementary education at Saint Jones School in Rawalpindi before pursuing a career as a taxi driver.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenge_of_Supporting_His_Family\"><\/span>The Challenge of Supporting His Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Ashish\u2019s parents were diagnosed with diabetes, he faced immense pressure to support his family financially, which led him to start learning driving and eventually buy a private taxi.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_His_Career_as_a_Taxi_Driver\"><\/span>Starting His Career as a Taxi Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After passing the driving test, Ashish Singh began working as a taxi driver in Islamabad, often giving rides to university students, and earning tips along with his fares.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Life-Changing_Dream_%E2%80%93_Conversion_to_Sikhism\"><\/span>A Life-Changing Dream &#8211; Conversion to Sikhism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ashish Singh\u2019s spiritual journey took a significant turn when he had a dream about Baba Guru Nanak. After sharing the dream with a Granti, he was advised to convert to Sikhism, which led to his name change and a new spiritual path.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_for_Peace_%E2%80%93_A_Shared_Belief_in_Sikhism_and_Hinduism\"><\/span>The Love for Peace &#8211; A Shared Belief in Sikhism and Hinduism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite initial resistance from his parents, Ashish Singh embraced Sikhism and now visits the Hasan Abdal Gurdwara weekly, praying for his country and family, as both Sikhism and Hinduism promote peace and love for humanity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_A_Heartfelt_Journey_of_Faith_and_Peace\"><\/span>\u00a0A Heartfelt Journey of Faith and Peace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sardar Ashish Singh&#8217;s unique journey from Hinduism to Sikhism, alongside his profession as a taxi driver, highlights his deep commitment to peace and his love for Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Unique Sikh Taxi Driver in Islamabad Sardar Ashish Singh is the only Sikh taxi driver in Islamabad, Pakistan, and he has become an inspiring figure, particularly after the Pakistan government&#8217;s decision to open the Kartarpur border for Sikhs. 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