called "hamsa" or "Khamsa" this amulet in the shape of the open palm is considered a potent protection against evil, the evil eye, jealousy and bad thoughts throughout North Africa and the Middle East.
The word "Hamsa" (or Khamsa) means "five", in which Muslim and Jewish religion has a sacred value: five are in fact the sacred books of the Torah, and also recalls the fifth letter of the alphabet Hebrew: "Heh" one of the sacred names of God, for the Sunnis represent the five pillars of faith, while the Shiites will recognize the authority of the "five men with turbans, religious figures sent directly from the Prophet.
The definition of "Hand of Fatima" was taken to commemorate Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad who married Ali, grandson of the father. She has been recognized many miracles: It is said that when he went to pray in the desert, his faith was so strong and powerful to be able to make it rain, blooming in the desert sand by a great number of beautiful fiori.La Legend Fatima was one night preparing dinner when she saw her husband fall, where he was madly in love with a concubine (Islam allows polygyny, and the man may marry up to four times). Deeply saddened by the arrival of this woman, Fatima did not notice that he dropped the wooden spoon with which he was cooking the meal, and continued to stir the dinner with his hand without pain. The pain he felt in the heart was not strong enough to make them feel the burn to the hand.
came her husband, who lived in what was and when asked, "Fatima, what are you doing?" She received at that moment, realizing only then the burning and sharp pain in my hand.
Ali took care of her, but then said she would spend the night with his new bride.
Fatima accepted the wishes of her husband, but when he went to the room with the mistress, Fatima them peeped through a crack between the wooden wall of the room. It is said that when Ali saw kissing his new wife, a tear came out from the eyes of Fatima, for artifact to support Ali's shoulder, making him understand the love that his wife had for him, convincing him to give up the new concubine.
From this legend, the young Arab and Muslim women take an important simbolgia that accompanies the pendant dedicated to Fatima: Women who wear it, it will receive the gift of patience that will bring them joy, luck and wealth.
There are many cultures in which the court "Hand of Fatima" is worn or given as a lucky charm, but also to remind the wearer that faith in God is expressed through all five senses; often elaborate decorations on the court are completed with the design of a central eye, for some God's eye that watches over the faithful, for others a powerful talisman to ward off evil.
It is said that the "Hand of Fatima ', to give joy, peace and prosperity, can be worn either with the fingertips pointing downwards and with the tip pointing upwards. In fact, the "Hand of Fatima" worn with the point upward is considered a powerful talisman and means that you're protecting us from negative influences, jealousy, or evil eye.
Pendant "Hand of Fatima" created only in silver (the metal of the Prophet), is made in two ways: the most popular shows his hand with three fingers open and symmetrical two inches on either side, while in the hand is represented with all five fingers spread. Legend has it that, in remembrance of the tears of Fatima that her husband did repent, remember the five fingers in the form, the sacred tears.
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