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1. taqiyah

   ‹See Tfd› In Islam, Taqiya or Taqiyya (Arabic: تقیة taqīyah, literally "prudence, fear") is a precautionary dissimulation or denial of religious belief and practice. Generally, taqiya is the action of committing a sinful act (such as feigning unbelief) for a pious goal.A related term is Kitmān (lit. "action of covering, dissimulation"), which has a more specific meaning of dissimulation by silence or omission.This practice is emphasized in Shi'ism whereby adherents are permitted to conceal their religion when under threat of persecution or compulsion.Taqiyya was initially practiced under duress by some of Muhammad's (A.S) companions. Later, it became particularly important for Shias due to their experience as a persecuted religious minority. According to Shia doctrine, taqiyya is permissible in situations where there is overwhelming danger of loss of life or property and where no danger to religion would occur thereby. Taqiyya has also been politically legitimised, particularly among Twelver Shias, in order to maintain unity among Muslims and fraternity among the Shia clerics.Yarden Mariuma, sociologist at Columbia University, writes: "Taqiyya is an Islamic juridical term whose shifting meaning relates to when a Muslim is allowed, under Sharia law, to lie. A concept whose meaning has varied significantly among Islamic sects, scholars, countries, and political regimes, it nevertheless is one of the key terms used by recent anti-Muslim polemicists."

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1. Taqiyah

   The taqiyah is a short, rounded cap. Some people do wear them for religious purposes but over the years Topi evolved into various variants and now many people including some women wear Topi for traditional purpose only especially in Pakistan. In Punjab topi is common with Pagri without any religious significance. 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. In the United States and Britain, many Muslim merchants sell the prayer cap under the name kufi. 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, some Muslims throughout the world wear a variety of taqiyat, fez hats, and other headgear. The taqiyah is also called a 'prayer cap' in English. Some Muslims wear the taqiyah during Jumu'ah prayers at the mosque, and during daily salat at home. For men, it is mustahabb, which means 'commendable' or 'seeking the love of God', to cover the head during prayer. Some Muslims use a prayer mat during praying. Muslim men might wear a taqiyah during weddings.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of taqiyah in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of taqiyah in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

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