The History Of The Turban
People worldwide have been wearing the turban for generations. It is a largely misunderstood fact by those from Western countries, who attribute this adornment only to Muslims from the Middle East or North Africa. In order to facilitate tolerance, it is important to be educated about people from various cultures.
In the far east, this fashion of head wear is often worn by men as part of their religious observance. In some African countries, both women and men of a particular Christian denomination wear this form of head dress. Not only that, but their children are dressed in a traditional style tunic.
There are some Muslims who wear a five meter length swath of material which they will unwind and then rewind with each wearing. In other cultures, the gear is wound only once, and is sewn to a hat which serves as a foundation. It is not uncommon to see these adorned with jewelry that also relates to religious observance. They can be worn large and loose, or small and tight, depending on the culture of origination.
Different cultures and religions can also be indicated by different colors. Not only that, but the color can be indicative of what part of the world they are from, and can even be specific to a particular tribe. In some cultures, such head wear is offered to an honored guest. With that in mind, if such an offer is made at a dinner party, it should be accepted with the honor it is intended.
In ancient times, Christians also wore this sort of adornment. Modern Christians do not generally regard this as part of their religious observance. Some Western women wear them because they like the way it looks. Sometimes a woman will wear something similar when her hair is thinning due to cancer treatment.
In the faith of the Shia Muslim, a black head gear is worn. Muslim men do frequently wear them as a way to emulate their prophet. Living in a way that emulates the teachings of their prophet is not specific to the Muslim faith, as Christians have a similar concept in their own belief structure.
There is no harm in asking the member of another culture what their head gear signifies to them and their faith. It is only by asking questions that we can learn and share with one another, and this is very important in this day of fear and misunderstanding toward people of different faith. Chances are, the wearer will not be offended by the questions, and will be happy to share in the spirit of cultural understanding and tolerance.
The fact is, no one should be judged as being dangerous or ignorant because they are wearing a turban. Now more than ever it is vital that we as human beings learn to show tolerance and a willingness to understand those of other races, religions, and cultural identities. By not judging others harshly, it serves as an example to those who might be prone to make harsh and unacceptable judgments of others.
In the far east, this fashion of head wear is often worn by men as part of their religious observance. In some African countries, both women and men of a particular Christian denomination wear this form of head dress. Not only that, but their children are dressed in a traditional style tunic.
There are some Muslims who wear a five meter length swath of material which they will unwind and then rewind with each wearing. In other cultures, the gear is wound only once, and is sewn to a hat which serves as a foundation. It is not uncommon to see these adorned with jewelry that also relates to religious observance. They can be worn large and loose, or small and tight, depending on the culture of origination.
Different cultures and religions can also be indicated by different colors. Not only that, but the color can be indicative of what part of the world they are from, and can even be specific to a particular tribe. In some cultures, such head wear is offered to an honored guest. With that in mind, if such an offer is made at a dinner party, it should be accepted with the honor it is intended.
In ancient times, Christians also wore this sort of adornment. Modern Christians do not generally regard this as part of their religious observance. Some Western women wear them because they like the way it looks. Sometimes a woman will wear something similar when her hair is thinning due to cancer treatment.
In the faith of the Shia Muslim, a black head gear is worn. Muslim men do frequently wear them as a way to emulate their prophet. Living in a way that emulates the teachings of their prophet is not specific to the Muslim faith, as Christians have a similar concept in their own belief structure.
There is no harm in asking the member of another culture what their head gear signifies to them and their faith. It is only by asking questions that we can learn and share with one another, and this is very important in this day of fear and misunderstanding toward people of different faith. Chances are, the wearer will not be offended by the questions, and will be happy to share in the spirit of cultural understanding and tolerance.
The fact is, no one should be judged as being dangerous or ignorant because they are wearing a turban. Now more than ever it is vital that we as human beings learn to show tolerance and a willingness to understand those of other races, religions, and cultural identities. By not judging others harshly, it serves as an example to those who might be prone to make harsh and unacceptable judgments of others.
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