The Hand of Fatima is considered a symbol of strength, good luck, and power just like the Hand of Miriam in the Jewish culture. Her name “Al-Zahra” means the shining one. Fatima Al Zahra was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). ![]() ![]() In Muslim culture, the Hand of Hamsa is often referred to as “The Hand of Fatima”. The Shi’ite and the Sunni’s see the Hamsa Hand culture differently.įor Sunni Muslims, the five fingers of the Hamsa Hand represent the five pillars of Islam.Īs for the Shi’ite Muslims, the Hand of Hamsa symbolizes the five People of the Cloak, the extremely influential Muslims. ![]() Although most Muslim scholars consider the use of the Hamsa Hand as a Bidah and superstition, there are still some sectors among Muslims that use the Hamsa Hand very religiously.
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