HAND OF FATIMA-Hamsa-KHAMSA
"The Hand of Fatima amulet is an ancient and very popular especially in North Africa and Asia Minor
Also called" hamsa "or" Khamsa "(Arabic numeral" five ") this amulet in the shape of the open palm is considered
powerful protection against evil, the evil eye, jealousy and evil thoughts.
Habit to place the sign of the right hand entry of the house to protect the people is very much in use among the Bedouin.
The legend about the origin of this amulet is suggestive.
The Prophet Muhammad had a daughter named Fatima. One day Fatima was preparing dinner when her husband Ali came home accompanied by a new young concubine. Overwhelmed by jealousy Fatima began to cook and accidentally put his hand in boiling broth, but was so absorbed that he felt no pain.
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 they peered 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. "
