Muslim men wear a variety of head coverings for cultural or religious purposes. Here are some of the most common types of headwear worn by Muslim men:
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Taqiyah: A short, rounded skullcap that is often worn for religious purposes. Some Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to keep his head covered, therefore making it mustahabb (i.e., it is commendable to cover the head in order to emulate him)).
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Imamah: A long, wrapped headscarf that is often worn by Muslim men in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Turkey, and the Middle East.
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Turban (Türban/Pagri): A large, indigo-colored headscarf wrapped around the head and face, often worn by Muslim men in some parts of the world.
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Kufi: A short, rounded skullcap that is often worn for cultural or religious purposes. It is similar to the taqiyah but is taller and more cylindrical in shape.
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Papakha (Karabakh): A traditional woolen hat with a high fur brim, worn by Muslim men in the Caucasus and some parts of Central Asia.
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Doppa: A traditional embroidered cap worn by Muslim men in the Caucasus and some parts of Central Asia.
Its worth noting that headwear worn by Muslim men can vary depending on the region and ethnicity. For example, in Afghanistan, men wear all sorts of "araqchins" with different designs depending on their ethnicity, village, and affiliations. They often wrap a turban around it, which is most of the time white, but black and other colors are also widely seen).
