[48]. They are mentioned in the “Mishcát-ul-Masábih,” vol. ii., p. 359, and are observed by both sexes.
[49]. The fashion of their dress remains almost the same during the lapse of centuries.
[50]. In Arabic, “libás.”
[51]. Called “dikkeh,” or “tikkeh.”
[52]. The Prophet forbade men to wear silk clothing, but allowed women to do so. The prohibition is, however, attended to by very few modern Muslims, excepting the Wahhábees.
[53]. The stripes are seldom plain; they are generally figured or flowered.
[54]. See the foremost figure in the accompanying engraving.
[55]. See the figure to the left in the same engraving.
[56]. Called “tákeeyeh,” or “’arakeeyeh.”
[57]. “Khátim.”—It is allowable to wear it on a finger of the left hand.