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Muslims that wear turbans wear them because of the sheer fact that it helps them stay cool in the sun, wearing a black turban would attract more heat. Sikhs have nothing to do with Islam on the other hand wear turbans because it is part of there religion to not cut there hair so a turban acts to keep the hair neat and tidy. Wikipedia Sikhism, it is quite enlightening. << No one said Sikh had anything to do with Islam. Pointing out that it is a common misconception that Muslims wear turbans, when in reality it is only the Sikhs, which is a completely different religion. I have studied Sikhism so I am familiar with the religion.
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Why was suleiman's turban so big?
Suleiman the Magnificent, the 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, was known to wear a large turban as a symbol of his power and status. The size of a turban in Ottoman culture was often associated with wealth, influence, and authority. Additionally, the turban served practical purposes, such as providing protection from the elements and serving as a storage space for small personal items.
Do most Indians wear turbans?
India has a large population of Sikhs and Muslims. People belonging to both religions traditionally wear different types of hear wear usually known as a turban and a topi. Women do not wear thesekind of caps. The kind of head wear women of the subcontinent wear is called a Dupatta.
What did they wear for VE day?
People wear black shoes,woman wear minskirts and a bandana on the head.
What did the black panthers wear?
fat suits
What did Beatniks wear?
beatnik's wear a dark usally black clothes black glasses. don't go to the costume store because they have bad choice.
Name 3 costumes you should never wear to a Halloween party?
A Nazi, Osama bin Laden, and Aunt Jemima.
If Osama bin Laden is Muslim why does he wear a turban?
he men of many Islamic cultures have worn or wear a headdress of some sort that may be considered a turban. Islam considers the turban as being a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Confirmed Tradition) . Head wraps that men wear are called several names and worn in different ways dependent on region and culture. Examples include Amamah (Arabic: عمامة‎) in Arabic, "sarık" in Turkish and dastār (Persian: دستار) in Persian.Many types of head wrap are worn by Islamic scholars in many Muslim countries. Islamic scholars meaning specifically Muslim scholars who study the religion of Islam, most likely being Sheikhs or Imams.In Shi'a Islam, many people believe that wearing a black head wrap, around a small white cap is a claim to status as a descendant of Muhammad. Wearing a black turban symbolizes a well educated person in the Shi'a school of thought.Green turban is a distinctive feature of a Hajji.In Sudan, large white headdresses are worn; they generally are meant to connote high social status.In most of the Arabian peninsula countries, they wear a form of turban that is plain or checkered scarf (called keffiyeh,ghutrah or shumagh), though the Arabic Amamah tradition is still strong in Oman(see Sultan Qaboos of Oman),Egypt, Sudan as well as some parts of the Arabian peninsula.Muslims may wear head covers, but they are not what most picture when they think of a turban. Bin Laden does cover his head, but it is not with the stereotypical turban because Muslims do not wear those. Only Sikhs, a branch of Hinduism, wear the stereotypical turban.
What does the black turban symbolize for the shia?
It is sometimes said that men who wear a black turban wear it to show that they are direct descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. The above is not true. Whereas it is an honor to be Mohammed's descendant, discrminatory distinctions are wrong universally. Islam strongly prohibits discrimination of every kind.
Why did Lawrence of Arabia wear a turban?
he didn't wear a turban he wore what is called a keffiyeh which is traditional arab clothing
Why does he wear a turban?
it synbolizes a sardar
Which part of your body do you wear a turban on?
your head..
Why does Aladdin wear a turban?
because he is aladdin
Why Sikhs don't have to wear hats?
Sikhs wear turban for safety for their hair and turban is also a identical symbol and regard of Sikh religion. That's why Sikhs don't have to wear hats.
What is the thing that afghans wear on their heads?
Turban or 'Pagri'
What movie did James Bond wear a turban?
octopussy
Would people be offended if you wore a che guevara costume?
I don't know... would people be offended if you wear a Hitler costume or Osama Bin Laden or Sadaam Hussain? That's who many people compare him to
Why wear a turban?
People wear a turban because their "book of rules" tells them to. Members of other organisations also wear a "uniform" or "Badge" to show their membership of the chosen organisation. Police carry a badge, Hindu's have a red spot, Jews wear a cap, Goths wear black, Hells-angels wear leather/ride a harly/get lots of tattoos. I could go on. Basically it's a way to show membership of a specific group.
