Taqiyah (cap)

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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. According to medieval Egyptian historian al-Maqrizi, the taqiyah was popular in the Mamluk dynasty, where common men, soldiers, princes, and officials wore them. This was a custom inherited from their predecessor, the Ayyubid dynasty. In Arab states of the Persian Gulf, with the exception of Oman, the taqiyah is commonly worn under...

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