The Sikhs live their lives by a code of discipline called the Rehat Maryada.

This dictates that they should get up early, at 3am to 6am. They should then wash themselves. Then they should meditate on the divine name and read or say the 'daily rule' or nit nem. Then they should recite the following scriptures:in the early morning, Japji Sahib, Jap Sahib, and the ten Swayyas. In the evening or sunset, the Sodar Rahiras, and before bed, the Kirtan Sohila. At the end of each recital they should say the Ardas, or prayer.  

A flag with a Sikh symbol on it.

As well as these rituals, the Rehat Maryada also imposes other rules: Sikhs may not take any alcohol or other drugs, they must be faithful to their husband/wife, they must never cut their hair and they may not eat any meat prepared in accordance with Muslim custom (as Sikhism clashes with Islam a lot). The learning of the Punjabi language is also seen as essential to understand the scriptures. There are also defined ceremonies for marriage, funerals, naming of newborns and baptisal into the Khalsa. Because of these rules and rituals, Sikhism is a central influence in the lives of most Sikhs, both men and women.  

The Sikhs go to worship in a gurdwara, or temple. They must go there every day, and join a sangat, or congregation. To enter a gurdwara, you must remove your shoes and cover your hair. Both the Sikhs and non-Sikh visitors must bow before the Guru Granth Sahib, by touching their foreheads to the ground. The sangat are served with sacramental food, or Karah Prashad at the end of the service. All gurdwaras have a common kitchen, called a langar, where the sangat share a meal.