Taqiyah (cap)

The Taqiyah (Arabic: طاقية, ALA-LC: ṭāqīyah^{[note 1]}), also known as tagiyah or araqchin (Persian: عرقچین), is a short, rounded skullcap worn by Muslim men.^[1] In the United States and the United Kingdom, it is also referred to as a "kufi",^[2][3][4][5] although the Kufi typically has more of an African 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.^[6]

In Arab states of the Persian Gulf, with the exception of Oman, the taqiyah is commonly worn under a ghutra.^[7] 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 ʿimama in Arabic, which is often done by Shia and Sunni Muslims.

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