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For other uses, see Hamsa (disambiguation).

Hamsa used as a pendant
The Hamsa (Arabic: ????, Khamsa?, literally "five", Hebrew: ????, Khamsa?) is a symbol used in amulets, charms and jewelry to protect against the "evil eye." [1]
An alternative Islamic name for this charm is the Hand of Fatima or Eye of Fatima, in reference to Fatima Zahra, the daughter of Muhammad. An alternative Jewish name is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. It is a kind of "protecting hand" or "hand of God".
Some associate the significance of the five fingers to the five books of the Torah for Jews, the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, or the five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites. This symbolism may have evolved at a later stage, in view of the fact that archaeological evidence suggests the hamsa predates both religions. It is thought by some to have originated with the Phoenicians to honor Tanit who was a patron of Carthage. [2]
In recent years some activists for Middle East peace have chosen to wear the hamsa as a symbol of the similarities of origins and tradition between the Islamic and Jewish faiths. The fingers can point up or down.
Contents
1 Islamic custom
2 Jewish custom
3 See also
4 References
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Islamic custom
The hamsa is widespread in Islamic countries. Is sold in many different forms especially in the marketplaces of Israel and Arab countries including Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The symbol also occurs frequently in mosques and superstitious places (pirs) in Azerbaijan.
Jewish custom

Clay hamsa on a wall, inscribed with the Hebrew word "behatzlacha"" - literally "Good Luck" or "In success"
The hamsa is usually called the "Hand of God", but may also be called by other names such as the Hand of Miriam.
Hamsas are popular as charms and decorations among Jews who do not consider them to have any Islamic connection other than the shared name, which is the same in both Arabic and Hebrew. Among some Jews, particularly Kabbalists, fish are considered to be a symbol of good luck, so many hamsas are also decorated with fish images. Hamsas are incorporated in wall plaques, mobiles, keychains and necklaces. Sometimes they are inscribed with Hebrew prayers, such as the Sh'ma, the Birkat HaBayit (Blessing for the Home), or the Tefilat HaDerech (Traveler's Prayer). Hamsas may be displayed in either direction, up or down according to the taste or decoration associated with the Hamsa.
See also
Palmette
Fleur-de-lis
Abhaya Mudra
References
^ Hamsa at About.com
^ [1]
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