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The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة, romanized: khamsa, lit. 'five', referring to images of 'the five fingers of the hand'), [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] also known as the hand of Fatima , [ 4 ] is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and in the Middle East and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings.
31 paź 2023 · The hamsa, also sometimes referred to as the Hand of Fatima or the Eye of Miriam, is a symbol of a hand with an eye in the center. The hamsa relates to the belief in the evil eye, with the hamsa itself offering protection from the evil eye.
26 lut 2021 · Hamsa to symbol przedstawiający symetryczną dłoń z wyprostowanymi palcami, który przewija się w największych religiach. W związku z jego występowaniem w wielu kulturach jest znany pod kilkoma nazwami: ręka Fatimy. ręka Miriam.
8 lis 2023 · The Hamsa hand derives its meaning from the Arabic word “Hamesh” which means “five”; hence, it has five fingers. In Judaism, these fingers are used to refer to the five books of the Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
You’ve probably seen these uniquely shaped symbols on pendants worn by Jewish women or displayed in Judaica stores. And in Israel the hamsa — whether on necklaces, keychains or displayed on walls — is as ubiquitous as the Star of David. But what is a hamsa exactly? And what makes it Jewish?
23 kwi 2019 · The hamsa, or hamsa hand, is a talisman from the ancient Middle East. In its most common form, the amulet is shaped like a hand with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the “ evil eye."
23 kwi 2024 · The hamsa hand with the eye holds significance for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Learn from experts the hamsa's origins, symbolism, and how to use it.
