taqiyah

American  

[tuh-kee-yuh] / təˈki yə /

Or taqiya

noun

1. the practice of denying one's religion, permissible when one is faced with persecution, especially by Sunnites: regarded as a means of protecting the religion.

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Etymology

Origin of taqiyah

From the Arabic word taqiyyah literally, caution, prudence

Example Sentences

Nor do the faith-based elements bother hustlers like Andre, who says he regularly attends prayers at a mosque and was, during the interview, dressed in a taqiyah cap and shalwar kameez.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2012

But around midday Ben Khamsa noticed a small group of people nearby who stood out for their religious attire—women behind veils and men with long beards and taqiyah, the caps worn by the devout.

From Newsweek • Jan. 14, 2011

Then, picking up a white taqiyah cap, he cleared his throat and began.

From Newsweek