What is the name of Sikhism’s central scripture?

Guru Granth Sahib is Sikhism’s central scripture.

The scripture was first compiled as the Adi Granth by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, in 1604. It brought together hymns by earlier Gurus and selected compositions by Hindu and Muslim devotional figures whose teachings emphasized devotion to one God and spiritual equality. The original recension was installed at the Golden Temple.

Guru Gobind Singh added the hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur and completed the final recension. In 1708, shortly before his death, he declared the scripture the eternal Guru of the Sikhs. Sikhs therefore treat it not merely as a book but as the living spiritual authority of the community.

The Guru Granth Sahib contains 1,430 pages, traditionally called angs, or limbs. Its hymns are arranged according to musical ragas, and worship commonly includes singing, recitation, and attentive listening.