Taqiyah (cap) 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 Pakistan. "Taqiyah" is the Arabic word for a Muslim skullcap which is derived from (), means a ""dome"". This concept is taken from the Jewish traditions as the cap "kippah" () literally means a ""dome"" ( "Qubba") as well, and whoever wears this dome acknowledges the constant
Taqiyah (cap) Taqiyah (cap) The taqiyah (also spelled tagiya; / ALA-LC: "ṭāqīyah") 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,