👳♂️ Superiority of the Turban over Topi
Musleh Maud RA states:
"I wore a topi on the day of Eid and Promised Messiah AS looked at me and said, 'You are wearing a topi even on the day of Eid!'. At that moment I went and took off the topi and tied a turban. After some time I-
-gave up wearing the topi completely."
[Tadhkiratul Mahdi p.536-537 ]
This incident is titled by Musleh Maud RA with the heading "Exhortation for Children to Wear Turbans".
1) MUSLEH MAUD RA: PAGRI IS A STIMULANT FOR TABLIGH
Musleh Maud RA states in his advice to preachers (which Hudhur ABA has recommended to read):
"The turban is closer to Islamic symbolism and was greatly favored by the Promised Messiah AS. Such attire, instead of being a-
-hindrance in preaching, becomes a motivator for it. By not changing the outward appearance [to western clothes], the heart also gains strength, which prevents it from changing as well."
[Zareen Hidayaat Barai Mubaligheen v.1. p. 121-122]
2) TYPE OF PAGRI OF PROMISED MESSIAH AS
Promised Messiah AS's turban was comprised of ten yards of Muslin Fabric under which he would wear a Rumi [Turkish] Cap.
The Imamah [Turban] that Muslims wear differs from Sikhs in that Muslims wear a topi underneath the turban.
3) MUSLEH MAUD RA: KEEP TRADITION OF PAGRI ALIVE
Musleh Maud RA states:
"Some of the descendants of the Promised Messiah AS, have started wearing topis. Some have begun wearing neckties, and some shave their beards. They don't even realize what they are doing. At this time, it-
-was a matter of honoring their forefathers. They should have maintained family traditions and upheld the good example set by their ancestors, but they have paid no attention to this"
[Farmoodat Musleh Maud p. 397-398]
4) PAGRI WALI BAYAH
In a historic 'Pagri Wali Bai'at' (Turban Pledge) in Jehlum, 1200+ joined Ahmadiyyat. Followers used turbans to form a chain, reaching the Promised Messiah's hand. This powerful act symbolized unity and devotion, transforming lives like Haji Muhammad Din RA.
5) SUNNAH OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ
The wearing of the Turban is a beautiful Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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