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Iran: A ta'wiz or amulet case in silver and nielloware, used for carrying a short...

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Iran: A ta'wiz or amulet case in silver and nielloware, used for carrying a short verse from the Qur'an for protection and good luck. The Arabic inscription on the face is the shahada or Muslim profession of faith in Kufic script.
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Ta'wiz or Tawiz are lockets usually containing verses from the Quran or other Islamic prayers and symbols. As a general rule it is worn with the belief that it will repel any evil intended for the wearer and will also bring him luck. As such it is intended to be an amulet. The word Ta'wiz is also used to refer to other amulets used in Islam. Hanging or wearing of amulets (Ta'wiz) is normally permissible for protection or healing provided certain conditions are met:

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