Often a person can be subject to negative influence from the outside. Envy, anger or the desire to harm strikes at weak points and brings misfortune on a person. Sometimes people don't even realize how much damage just one bad word or look can do.
Each nation uses different methods of protection from the evil eye of ill-wishers and evil spirits. The amulet can protect through divine energy or magical influence. This article will discuss the topic of Muslim amulets, from which you can learn a lot of interesting information and plunge into the subtle world of the East.
Speaking of Muslims, it is worth emphasizing that this nation truly honors its religious culture. This is reflected in many household rituals, attitudes towards life, and even when creating personal protective amulets. Most of them carry the philosophy of Islam and the teachings of the Holy Scripture - the Koran. Further, it will be possible to find out what Muslim amulets exist, how the amulets of the East are made correctly and how to activate them for protection from evil.
Amulets and charms of the East
Formerly, some Muslim amuletswere used by sorcerers for various rituals. It is important to note that, according to the Koran, magic in this culture is strictly prohibited. And true believers believe that witchcraft is contrary to the sacred laws of Allah, as it can influence destinies and change them, prolong life and fulfill desires that are not always destined to come true.
Today, many Muslims, even if they wear amulets, then safely hide them from prying eyes. People hide them under their clothes or in their homes, not wanting to show others that they can protect themselves with the help of higher forces. It is worth considering in more detail which amulets are considered reliable defenders of Muslim peoples, what secret they keep in themselves and how they help in life.
Amulet Eye of Fatima
This amulet is the most popular among the inhabitants of the East, it can often be found on the counters of souvenir shops in the form of brooches, pendants, or key rings. The amulet itself is an eye that does not have a century. It is designed to monitor its owner and protect him from evil spirits, slander or damage to ill-wishers.
According to legend, once a girl in love, seeing off her lover on a long journey, gave him a piece of blue glass so that he would protect him from all misfortunes and help him return home safe and sound. The guy took it and took it with him. He was gone for a very long time, during the trip a lot of things happened to him. He got into terrible situations, but he always remained alive and whole. In a difficult moment, he remembered the gift of his beloved, and this helped him. Ultimately, despitea huge amount of torment that he had to endure, he returned home.
Fatima's eye absorbs negative energy, thereby removing it from the person who wears this amulet. This amulet, unlike many others, people do not hide, but on the contrary, they try to place it in such a way that this eye can be seen and take on all the negativity. The Eye of Fatima, which is made of glass, is considered truly active. Muslims prefer any jewelry with this symbol - earrings, pendants, pendants, and you can also often find dishes with the image of an ever-open protective eye.
Amulet of early Islam
It is customary to make this amulet from metals such as silver or gold. It looks like a circle, on the front side of which an ornamental ligature is depicted. It is believed that the creator of such a talisman was Mohammed.
The amulet is able to protect its owner from various diseases, heal the body and soul, and also reflect the negative effects of strangers and protect from evil eye and envy. In order for the amulet to help in a difficult moment, Muslims, holding it in their hands, turn to higher powers with a prayer and ask for protection for themselves or loved ones.
Zulfikar
This amulet is named after an angel who patronizes military affairs. The amulet consists of two crossed daggers, on the tip of which a sura is carved. Another name for this amulet is the sword Zulfikar.
Workers rarely wear this amulet. More oftenall it is worn by people whose work is related to military affairs, or businessmen. It is generally accepted that the Zulfiqar sword is able to help in concluding lucrative contracts and patronizes people who are engaged in entrepreneurial activities. It happens that Muslims keep such a talisman in their home, which helps them protect their home from enemies, thieves and malevolent glances. Muslims also believe that this sword is able to protect not only from the thoughts of negative people, but also to protect from the influence of evil spirits.
Holy name
This special amulet is highly revered among righteous Muslims. People who worship Allah inscribe his sacred name on the precious metal.
As a rule, the engraving of the holy name is able to protect a person from any troubles and reduce his suffering. Muslims believe that a powerful force is concentrated in only one name of Allah, which will reliably protect a believing person.
Famita's hand
This amulet is considered feminine and has several names, namely:
- Hand of Fatima.
- Hamsa hand.
- Hand of God.
- Miriam's hand.
The amulet is an open palm, in the middle of which an eye can be depicted. Fatima's hand is usually decorated with ornaments, pearls, stones and framed with precious metals.
This amulet has a very beautiful origin story. According to legend, the Hand of Hamsa appeared thanks to the beautiful daughter of Muhammad - Fatima.
Once she decided to cook delicioustreat - halva. Fatima diligently stirred the sweet mixture in a hot pot, wanting to please her beloved husband and treat him to an incredibly tasty dish prepared with soul. Her thoughts were pure and her heart filled with love. A husband, whose name was Ali, entered the room and led his new, young wife under the arm. Heartache and disappointment so overshadowed everything around that Fatima could not hold the spoon, and she fell out of her hands on the floor. Fatima didn't even show it, she continued cooking halva, but to restrain herself, she continued to stir the hot liquid with her right hand.
This legend has a very subtle philosophical overtone, which suggests that a woman who professes Islam must have patience, endurance and be able to restrain herself even in the most difficult situation. The Hand of Fatima amulet is able to endow its mistress with faith in beauty and love, as well as protect it from betrayal by a loved one and give wisdom and patience.
Knots
Muslims believe that nodular magic is able to protect against evil spirits and invoke good higher powers. Such an amulet is not bought, but is made independently, manually. Only in this way can he help in attracting good luck and protection from evil forces.
Knot magic is used by many Muslims, but the amulet is worn so that no one can see it. To make the amulet, you will need two long threads of white and black. They are intertwined and tied with 114 knots. A prerequisite is the reading of Surah Baraka during this ceremony. wearcharm on the ankle of the left leg.
It is worth noting that such a number of knots on the amulet is very symbolic, since the Koran has exactly the same number of surahs.
Crescent Moon
The crescent is one of the most common amulets among the Muslim people. In this form, the amulet, like many other symbols of the East, has a connection with the religious culture of Muslims. In order to understand what the crescent moon means for a Muslim, one can draw a parallel with a true Christian and the cross that he wears on his chest.
Most often, a crescent with a star below symbolizes Islam. Muslims believe that such a talisman can protect anyone from evil spirits, envy and corruption. This amulet is worn by people of different social levels. Most often, a silver crescent is worn as a pendant around the neck.
Suras and Ayats
In simple terms, a sura is a part of the Koran in which verses are inscribed, which are some kind of revelation. The texts of the suras serve as a talisman exclusively for those people who profess Islam, believe in the power of Allah and live according to his laws.
To make such an amulet, you will need to write on a piece of paper with your own hands 225 verses of the 2nd holy sura of the Koran. Next, the sheet must be folded three times so that it forms a triangle shape, wrapped in foil and sewn into a dark-colored fabric. Muslims wear such a charm around their neck, belt or breast pocket. However, it is strictly forbidden to wear it on the body below the waist.
Such a talisman absolutely does not contradict the laws of Islam. many muslimsthey believe that the amulet is able to protect against any evil and slanderers.
Muslim amulets
In order to protect themselves from negative influences and evil spirits, Muslims can wear jewelry from a certain range of stones. Stones such as agate, jasper and carnelian are considered Muslim amulets.
Muslims put sacred surahs on jewelry, which enhances the effect of the stone and gives a person protection. It is generally accepted that if an unkind person wishes evil to someone who wears such protection, then he will be immediately punished by higher powers that protect the owner of the amulet.
Muslim embroidery-amulet
Many Muslims, wanting to protect their home from evil spirits and theft, embroider various protective ornaments on napkins, towels and clothes on their own. They can serve as the symbols of protection already described above in the form of the Hand or the Eye of Fatima, as well as sacred suras and verses.
The color of the threads is chosen especially carefully, as a rule, these are threads of dark colors - black, brown and blue. The hostess who creates such a talisman should think over the protective pattern in advance, and when doing embroidery, put her thoughts into it with the desire to protect the house, family and herself from everything bad.
Making a charm with your own hands
It is generally accepted that a hand-made amulet is able to protect its owner more strongly from various troubles. Often Muslim amulets are made in the form of a small box and worn as a pendant around the neck. Inside the box, you can put a small piece of paper on which the sura will be written.
Easiestmake embroidery with your own hands, a bag with suras and verses, as well as make protective magic knots. It is worth noting that Muslims believe that if you reread the scriptures printed on the amulet every day, its protective properties increase significantly.
Amulet Activation
Muslim amulet, like any other, needs to be activated in order for it to perform its protective function. There is absolutely nothing difficult about this, but there are several important rules:
- The rite of activation of the amulet should be performed alone, away from the eyes of ill-wishers.
- You need to activate the amulet with the help of a prayer spoken aloud.
- Prayer should only be read by a person who professes Islam.
It is important to remember that a person belonging to another religion should not wear amulets and charms of Muslim culture, as they will not be able to help and protect.
Modern Muslims and their amulets
Despite the fact that time does not stand still, Muslim amulets do not go out of fashion. The people of the East decorate their homes with amulets and wear protective amulets.
A controversial situation develops only in the field of tattooing on the body in the form of Muslim amulets. For example, young people often get tattoos in the form of the name of Allah, the crescent moon or the Hand of Fatima. Members of the older generation do not approve of such behavior and believe that this is a manifestation of disrespect towards their sacred religion.
Conclusion
Muslim people, as a rule, live with great faith in Allah, his justice and fully trust the laws of the Almighty. The people of the East borrowed almost all their amulets from religion. They believe that God endows amulets with the power to protect a person from everything bad.
Muslims honor their cultural traditions even in such a sacred issue as protecting themselves and loved ones from negative influences. All Muslim amulets are saturated with mystery and perfectly reflect the religious culture. It is important to remember that Muslim amulets will not be able to protect a person of a different faith.
