| Dal Khalsa | The Khalsa army set up on Baisakhi day 1748 and divided into 11 misls. |
| Dasam Granth | The book of writings of Guru Gobind Singh compiled after his death by Bhai Mani Singh and finished in 1734. |
| Daswandh | Giving of one-tenth of ones income to charity. |
| Deg Teg | The dual responsibility of the Panth to provide food and protection for the needy and opressed. |
| Dhadi | One who sings the praises of God. Used by Guru Nanak Dev Ji often for Himself. |
| Dharam Yudh | War in the defence of righteousness, 'Religious war'. |
| Dharam | Religion or lifestyle |
| Diwali | Indian festival also celebrated by Sikhs. From the time of Guru Amar Das onwards Sikhs annually gathered on this day. In 1577 the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib was also laid on this day. |
| Diwan | Congregational worship where Guru Granth Sahib is present. |
| Dohra | Verse form used commonly by Guru Nanak and Kabir consisting of stanzas of two rhyming lines. |