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The central text of the Sikh religion — the Guru Granth Sahib — is a different kind of scripture. A number of features mark its distinctiveness among the scriptures of the world, including its style, content, history and authority.
One unique aspect of the Guru Granth Sahib relates to its historical development. Unlike the texts of most world religions, Sikh scripture was written and compiled by the prophets of the tradition.
In fact, the precedent of Sikh scriptural writing began with the founder and first Guru of the tradition — Guru Nanak (1469-1539). Nearly 1,000 of his compositions have been preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, and to this day, some of his writings are included among the daily prayers of the Sikhs.
On the basis of references within the text and other early literature, traditional Sikh interpretations consider the scriptural writings to be revealed. For instance, one of Guru Nanak’s compositions translates as: “I have spoken as You have caused me to speak.” Another proclaims: “I express the speech of the Divine as it comes to me.”
Sri Guru Granth Sahib – A brief history « Islam Ahmadiyya
