Fatima al-Zahra
deity Islamic single tradition · 1
Fatima al-Zahra is widely linked to the hamsa as a protective emblem against harm and the evil eye. The hamsa is reinterpreted through devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt. The hand works as a visual shorthand for Shi'i imamology and for seeking the intercession of Fatimah in particular.
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- co occurs with
- Ali ibn Abi Talib, Abbas ibn Ali
Sources
wikipedia (1)
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“the hamsa was integrated into Islamic popular piety and is widely linked to Fatima al-Zahra as a protective emblem against harm and the evil eye. The designation "Hand of Fatima" appears to be comparatively late; the Arabic phrase "yad Fatima" is rare in pre-modern usage”
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