Symbolism and meaning of Muslim pendants

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Muslim pendants are widespread not only among women, but also among men. It is noteworthy that Muslims almost never wear ordinary jewelry: they always carry some meaning. This is not necessarily an expensive piece of jewelry, but it may well be ordinary jewelry. In the article, we will analyze the symbols that are indicated on the pendants and their meaning.

Features of symbols. How jewelry is given

The traditional symbol of the Muslim religion is a connected five-pointed star with a crescent. The star indicates the five main prayers in the Qur'an, while the crescent symbolizes the Islamic calendar.

An interesting fact: the crescent with a star as a symbol appeared many years before the rise of Islam. Its founders are the ancient Byzantines. Nowadays, a crescent with a star is found as a separate symbol or crown of the dome of the mosque. The Islamic religion is disgusted by the cult of the prophets or Allah, so they are not depictedon paintings or Muslim pendants.

A jewelry with Muslim symbols is given to men as a sign of the deepest respect or friendship. Presenting a gift, they usually say a short speech, publicly or directly to the donee. If the person is far away, a note or letter is attached to the gift, giving anonymously among Muslims is not welcome.

Gold or silver jewelry

In Muslim countries, gold is more affordable and is considered a noble metal. Therefore, when creating jewelry, it is most often used precisely. It can be white, pink or yellow gold, it is possible to encrust the product with precious stones.

Very often they combine gold with silver, making really unusual jewelry. The girl is ordered to wear jewelry made of this metal to purify her thoughts, get rid of worries.

Muslim pendants for men are mostly made of silver in order to draw less attention to the wearer. As a rule, such jewelry is distinguished by engraving or skillfully executed pattern. Men prefer pendants with Islamic symbols or sacred places.

Men's and women's pendants

Women's Muslim gold pendants are usually made using bright precious and semi-precious stones (garnet, emerald, carnelian, topaz). As a rule, such products look bright and perfectly complement the modest Muslim image. In addition, a sacred meaning can be embedded in a pendant with stones. For example, goldendecoration with topaz clears thoughts and calms the soul. It is noteworthy that women mainly choose pink and blue topaz.

Men's pendants are very concise and almost never decorated with stones. Most often, they depict individual suras, prayers or Islamic symbols. Typically, the pendant is round or rectangular in shape and is worn exclusively with a chain around the neck, unlike women's pendants, which can also be worn on a bracelet.

Symbols: Crescent and Hamsa

The crescent for Muslims is no less important than the crucifix for Orthodox people. The talisman is a crescent with a five-pointed star on the lower horn. The symbol is worn as a protective amulet, from the evil eye, curses and corruption.

Khamsa amulet - Muslim pendant made of silver or gold. It is also known as the hand of Fatima, the hand of God, or the hand of Miriam. It is common among adherents of not only Islam, but also Judaism. In Spain, the amulet was so popular that in the 16th century it was banned at the legislative level. It is believed that the amulet has the power to protect against negativity and evil, and also prolongs life, gives good he alth and material we alth.

Symbols of early Islam: Eye of Fatima, Zulfikar

The amulet of early Islam is considered the youngest. According to the available data, its emergence dates back to the first years after the formation of Islam as a religion. It is a round flat coin with depicted symbols meaning "Do so that the prayer is heard by Allah." Creatorthe amulet was the prophet Mohammed. Muslim pendant with the symbols of early Islam is designed to heal spiritual and bodily wounds, relieve pain, protect against damage and the evil eye.

The eye of Fatima is one of the most famous Muslim amulets in the world, most often it is hung at the entrance to a house, shop, restaurant and so on. It is considered the most powerful amulet against envy and corruption. The main condition is that the amulet must be made of glass and be in plain sight.

The Zulfiqar amulet was named after the angel who patronized the warriors, distinguished by strength and valor. The amulet looks like crossed swords with suras written on them for protection. The amulet is widely used among people running their own business, as it bestows good luck and prosperity in business. Zulfikar, which is worn on the body, protects its owner, but it is often hung at the entrance to the house. In this case, he will save the house from enemies and ill-wishers, from trouble and theft, envy and lies.

How to activate the talisman pendant?

Muslim pendants for women and men, like any amulet, must be activated, but a person who does not believe in Allah should not perform the activation ceremony, because instead of a good spirit, an evil one can be called. To prevent this, first of all they read the sura for protection from dark spirits:

Auzu bi-kalimati-Llahi-t-tammati allati la yujawizu-hunna barrun wa la fajirun min shar-ri ma halyaka, wa baraa wa zaraa, wa min sharri ma yanzilu min as-samai wa min sharrima yaruju fi-ha, wa min sharri ma zaraa fi-l-ardy, wa min sharri ma yahruju min-ha, wa min sharri fitani-l-layli wa-n-nahari, wa min sharri kulli tarikyn illa tarikan yatruku bi-hairin, ya Rahman.

After that, they sit on their knees facing the East, raise the amulet above their heads and repeat three times:

Bismil-lyayahi rrahmaani rrahim. Al-hamdu lil-lyahi rabbil aalamieen. Ar-rahmaani rrahim. Yaumid-diin yawyaliki. Iyayakya nabudu wa iyayakya nastaiin. Ikhdina ssyraatal-mustakyim. Syraatol-lyaziina anamta alaihim, gairil-magduubi alaihim va lyad-doolliin.

Then they go to the mosque, while on the way you can not talk to anyone. The left hand is placed on the wall of the mosque, and the right hand on the heart and mentally asked to endow the amulet with the necessary properties. Then they say words of gratitude and just as silently return home.

Muslim pendants with symbols permitted by Islam protect against dark forces, give he alth, success and prosperity only to true Muslims.