Another story, which is circulated around the Sikhs, is how Guru Nanak had to disguise himself as a Muslim to enter Mecca. What do the Sikhs mean by this ? In Mecca, the only time, you have to wear certain clothes is when you are performing Hajj. So, what I don't understand is why the Sikhs claim Guru Nanak had to disguise himself a Hajji ? You only need to dress like a Hajji if you are performing Hajj. On the contrary, if you don't need to perform hajj, or its not hajj season then you don't have to dress like a hajji. As for Guru Nanak's clothes, the turban and Kurta was no different then how a Sufi saint dresses. The reality is Guru Nanak did not need a disguise. He just had to prove himself to be a Muslim, in order to go to Mecca. It is only if he performs Hajj, that's when he needs to change his clothes. From the various stories, it seems like Guru Nanak did go to Mecca, and this was not only for a visit, but it was also perform Hajj.
Here is a portrait of a famous Sufi saint Baba Farid.
Compare this portrait with Guru Nanak's painting.
In fact, when I went to Mecca I was able to go there with my jeans and T shirt. It is only when I had to perform ummarah or Hajj, I was required to dress as a Hajji.
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