takiyya
takiyya noun: in Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent. Also the uncommon form of taqiyya.
Noun
takiyya (plural takiyyas)
- 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.1855, Richard F. Burton, “Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage”, in El-Misr, page 125
- The Sufis in this takiyya were expected to devote themselves exclusively to learning and worship, [...]1988, Doris Behrens-Abouseif, “The Takiyyat Ibrahim al-Kulshani in Cairo”, in Muqarnas, page 44
Also used as
takiyya is also the uncommon form of taqiyya.
takiyya meaning in Arabic
takiyya in Arabic
- Translations
- تَكِيَّة takiyya
Forms of takiyya
| plural | takiyyas |
|---|---|
| alternative form | takiyah |
| alternative form | takīyah |
| alternative form | tekyeh |
| alternative form | tekke |
Origin of takiyya
Borrowed from Arabic تَكِيَّة (takiyya), from Ottoman Turkish تَكیه (tekye), from Classical Persian تکیه (takya). Doublet of takya, tekke, and takyeh.
From Arabic تَقِيَّة (taqiyya).
Questions about takiyya
- What does takiyya mean?
- Takiyya means in Arabic-speaking parts of the Ottoman Empire, a Sufi convent.
- What is takiyya in Arabic?
- Takiyya in Arabic is تَكِيَّة (takiyya). See Takiyya meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is takiyya?
- Takiyya is a noun.
- What is the plural of takiyya?
- The plural of takiyya is takiyyas.
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