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Essential Details Concerning Islamic Turban

By Cathy Mercer


Dressing around the world has been influenced by customs, traditions and religious views since time in memorial. This means that believers in the above mentioned categories have had to put on what is agreeable within their faith or beliefs. This targets the entire body or some parts of it. In this regard, Muslim brothers have been using the Islamic turban since the days of Prophet Muhammad.

It is a piece of cloth, long and slender in size which is used by men to cover their heads. It has been their way of dressing since the days of Prophet Muhammad. The fabric is made from different materials such as nylon, polyester or other natural ones of cotton and wool. All in all, it is used to serve the same purpose; head covering.

Apart from materials of making them, variations arise in terms of appearance especially when it comes to color. The most preferred ones are white and black. Others in existence are blue and grey. It can be said that each of this colors has its own interpretation when put on. As of such, there are no restrictions whatsoever on this ground. As long as someone understands this, he is free to put on whatever color he prefers.

Size on the other hand has been debatable although the holy book does denote the actual size which should be used. These are found in a chapter of the prophetic book. It denotes two measures as the typical length; between seven to ten yards. Any measure between these two is suitable for wearing. This size has been a subject of debate because nowadays, even short ones are allowed especially when they cover heads with at least one winding.

When covering, it takes a skill for perfection to be achieved. This has been a challenge for those beginners. As time goes by and with sufficient practice, it becomes simpler to do it. This process should ensure total covering of the crown. When tying, it should not be done so tight since it may result into headaches.

As per all these, the uses of this cloth are quite a number. When a man wears this, it pictures him as someone with high sense of respect and manhood. This shows that he is a strong believer in their faith and has a high feeling of total devotion into it. All these can be quoted from their holy book.

When praying, this cloth should be worn. Those carrying out prayers with bare heads are viewed as ignorant of the word and lazy. Nowadays, this is no longer the case as someone praying without it portrays the humility aspect in presence of god. That is why contemporary Muslims no longer pray with it on their heads.

Islamic turban acts as a distinction from the other religions. When one is wearing it, it becomes easy to associate him to Islam faith. As of such, they are able to recognize their fellow brothers in conviction for them to socialize as they strengthen ties and have a group identity in them. This they believe brings them greater rewards.




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