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Did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, wear the Indian "Ghubana"? And was the "Ghubana" the turban he wore, or does it resemble the turbans of the people of the Arabian Gulf? And did the mizmar exist in the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Companions? And was it part of the heritage of the people of Hijaz at that time?

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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to wear a turban. His turban differed from the al-Ghabbanah; it was not ornate, but rather of a single color, and was tied under the chin. It is reported that it had a tail (dhū'ābah), and he would wear a low-fitting skullcap (qalansuwah) underneath it. As for those who say that the al-Ghabbanah resembles the Prophet's turban, they might have relied on the turban attributed to the Prophet in Turkish museums, which are artifacts whose authenticity is not certain, or on the interpretations of some regarding the appearance of his turban on the day of the Conquest [of Mecca]. As for the mizmār (flute/wind instrument), it was among the customs of the pre-Islamic era (Jahiliyyah), and the Prophet forbade it. What indicates this is the action of Ibn 'Umar, who, upon hearing a mizmār, covered his ears, in imitation of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

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