takiyya

Definitions

1. In Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent.
2. Uncommon form of taqiyya.
   form-of, uncommon, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“During the fast-month, zikrs are rarely performed in the Takiyahs: the inmates pray there in congregations, or they sit⟳ conversing upon benches in the shade.”

“The Sufis in this takiyya were expected to devote themselves exclusively to learning and worship⟳, [...]”

“In addition to new layouts and forms the Ottomans also introduced new types of buildings such as the takiyya [...]”

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