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Takiyya means In Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
In Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent..
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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Takiyya means In Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent..
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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.
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