Taqiyah (cap)

The taqiyah , also spelled tagiyah , is a short, rounded cap worn by Muslim men. When worn by itself, the taqiyah can be any color. When worn under the keffiyah scarf, it is always white. Some Muslims wrap the turban around the cap. The turban is called an imama in Arabic . A hadith in the books of Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi quotes Prophet Muhammad as saying, "The distinction between us and the polytheists is the turbans over our caps." In the United States and Britain , many Muslim merchants sell the prayer cap under the name kufi . Various takiyah on display in Pettah market, Colombo , Sri Lanka . Muslims wear the taqiyah to emulate Muhammad. The companions of Muhammad were never seen without their heads being covered. In order to emulate their actions, Muslims throughout the world wear a variety of taqiyat, fez hats , and other headgear. Another goal of wearing a taqiyah is to be more like Muhammad and therefore obey and follow his tradition. The taqiyah is a tradition from antiquity; ancient Arabs had the habit of always wearing something on their heads. They considered it inappropriate not to wear headgear like the keffiyeh , see Sartorial hijab for further information. The taqiyah is also called a prayer cap in English. Many Muslims wear the taqiyah during Jumu'ah , or Friday prayers at the mosque , and during daily salat , or prayers at home. Some Muslims use a prayer mat during salat. It is common for men to wear a taqiyah during weddings (see Nikah ).

Various takiyah on display in Pettah market, Colombo , Sri Lanka . The taqiyah (also spelled tagiya ; / ALA-LC : ṭāqīyah , Urdu , Hindi "topi"; ٹوپی / ALA-LC : “ṭopī”) is a short, rounded skullcap . They are often worn for religious purposes; for example, Muslims believe that Muhammad used to keep his head covered, therefore making it mustahabb (which means ' commendable ' to cover the head in order to emulate him). Muslims often wear them during the five daily prayers . When worn by itself, the taqiyah can be any color. However, particularly in Arab countries, when worn under the keffiyeh headscarf, they are kept in a traditional white. Some Muslims wrap a turban around the cap, called an amamah in Arabic , which is often done by Shia and Sufi Muslims. In the United States and Britain taqiyas are usually referred to as " kufis ". Topi is a type of taqiyah cap that is worn in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia. Many different types of topi caps exist including, the Sindhi cap , worn in Sindh and the crochet topi that is often worn at Muslim prayer services, see salat .

A short rounded skullcap worn by some Muslims For precautionary dissimulation or denial of religious belief and practice in the face of persecution within Islam, see Taqiya . Various takiyah on display in Pettah market, Colombo , Sri Lanka The taqiyah ( , ALA-LC : ṭāqīyah ) or araqchin ( ), is a short, rounded skullcap . They are often worn for religious purposes; for example, Muslims believe that the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to keep his head covered, therefore making it mustahabb (i.e., it is commendable to cover the head in order to emulate him). Muslim men often wear them during the five daily prayers . When worn by itself, the taqiyah can be any color. However, particularly in Arab countries, when worn under the keffiyeh headscarf, they are kept in a traditional white. Some Muslims wrap a turban around the cap, called an ʿimamah in Arabic , which is often done by Shia and Sunni Muslims, but not by Wahabbis. In the United States and Britain , taqiyas are usually referred to as " kufis ". Topi is a type of taqiyah cap that is worn in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia. Many different types of topi caps include the Sindhi cap , worn in Sindh and the crochet topi that is often worn at Muslim prayer services (see salat ). The topi cap is often worn with salwar kameez , which is the national costume of Afghanistan and Pakistan . There are <ref group=note> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ).

Short rounded skullcap worn by some Muslims For precautionary dissimulation or denial of religious belief and practice in the face of persecution within Shia Islam, see Taqiyya . A man wearing a crochet taqiyah and dressed in a kurta The Taqiyah ( Arabic : طاقية , ALA-LC : ṭāqīyah ), also known as tagiyah or araqchin ( Persian : عرقچین ; Turkish : takke ), is a short, rounded skullcap worn by Muslim men. In the United States and the United Kingdom, it is also referred to as a " kufi ", although the Kufi typically has more of an African connotation while the taqiyah has a more universal connotation. Aside from being an adornment , the taqiyah has deeply ingrained significance in Islamic culture , reflecting the wearer's faith, devotion, and sometimes regional identity. While the taqiyah is deeply rooted in Muslim traditions, its use varies based on cultural context rather than strict religious guidelines. In Arab states of the Persian Gulf , with the exception of Oman , the taqiyah is commonly worn under a ghutra . In Turkmenistan , taqiyahs are called tahýa in the Turkmen language and are a Turkmen national headdress with embroidered national patterns. There are <ref group=note> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ). PMID 37868539 . : CS1 maint: article number as page number ( link ) Sandhoff, Michelle (September 2017). PMID 37868539 . : CS1 maint: article number as page number ( link ) Torstrick, Rebecca L.; Faier, Elizabeth (20 March 2009). Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States .