ok for stones dealing with the Muslim religion.
the most famous one is the black stone of al-Ka'bah aka al-Hajaru-l-Aswad. Which only Muslims are allowed to go near. Legend of it is that goes as far back to the biblical Adam and Eve. It supposedly fell to Earth to show them where to build the first temple. it was said that it was originally white but later grew black from the sins of man. it was supposedly stolen in 930 CE and recovered in 951 CE and was described as having the ability to float on water.This would be a good indication that the stone is pumice or some form of pseudometeoritic glass.
usually most stones that are considered magical are called Hakik, hakeek or Akik. also I believe Hindus use this as well. although some report that these are just agates.other stones are used.usually they are polised and shaped for a ring. sometimes they will be engraved with an inscription.
Ma`adh has narrated on the authority of Imam `Ali (a) saying: The one who wears an aqeeq ring, God grants him (literally: seals for him) the peace (al-amn) and faith. Imam `Ali (a) has said: Wear aqeeq on your rings, you will be blessed and will be saved from afflictions. `Abul Mu'min al-Ansaaree reports that I heard Abu `Abdillah (Imam Ja`far as-Sadiq) saying: The hands that wears Firoza will not see poverty. God knows the best. Reference: Shaykh al-Tabrasee, Makarimul Akhlaaq, Teheran, 1972, pp. 87-89.
There is an account of Ali the first or second convert to Islam. The tradition states that Ali used to wear four rings on his hand Aqiq to protect himself from enemies and all types of misfortunes. Aqiq in English is Carnelian.
Aqiq (stone) protects Shia(a Muslim sect) from unjust rulers and from everything else, which causes fear. (Amali of Tusi - Volume 1, Page 36)
Yaqut for beauty and dignity.Some said this means opal. but in more modern translations Yaqut will mean ruby.and opal usually means doodhia. also another spelling is yaqund which is supposedly used by Persians and Yaqut by Arabians.Sometimes persians call it subj-i-asmitr which means palgue remover.
Feruz for obtaining divine help and victory. Feruz in english is Turquoise.also spelled firoza,firuzah and possibly fairuza. if worn on a ring,it protects a believer from misdeeds,poverty,becoming dependant,magic,evil,the evil eye,serpents,drowning,assassinations,excutions ,harassmentheart problems,malaria,depression,lessens the poison of a scorpion,.If one see it first after waking up in the morning he would remain safe from intrigues of intriguers.victory over enemies,good rep among nobles, Also if it should crack remove it.
and Hadid Thin,Hadid Theen,Hajr Seeni,Hadded e sein,the Hadeed,hadid Chini and Hadid(iron) Sin(Chinese) for strength. what the translation in English is Hematite.usually black is preferred. In Islamic lore it is not recommended to wear it too long.
These stones have been specifically recommended by the Mohammad himself to wear them at all times, and especially during prayer.
Carnelian(Aqiq also spelled Aqeeq) is considered the most important stone in Islamic lore. As Besides the stone being the first stone to affirm the existence of Allah,the Prophethood of Muhammad,the caliphate of Ali , and confirmed Paradise for the friends and followers of Ali. In Islam, whosoever wears the stone signifies and finalizes his or her belief in Islam and is amongst the groups of pious people. Verses from the Koran have been found engraved on this stone. Also Ali was said to ask what type of Carnelian he should wear as a ring and was told the red one.
BTW red carnelian is Sard.
black carnelian is said to be protective of children.
Tuquoise in al-Sadiq reportedly advised Mufaddhal that wearing a ring encrusted with the Feruz stone and said: It gives strength to the eyes, gives relief to the chest and increases the strength of the heart
Dur-e-Najaf ,Dhur(quartz) al-Najaf(from Najaf) is a type of quartz which comes from Iraq. Specifically from Najaf al-Ashraf. It is found in either the rivers or on land. the ones from the rivers are brighter. The sight of Durr-e Najaf supposedly makes the heart of believers( male or female )happy and it cures pain in their eyes. To look towards the Durr-e-Najaf, increases the happiness, It is helpful in the cure of all kinds of eye diseases and is beneficial for everyone. In islamic lore it is said to clenase it , rinse it in water and briefly leave it in the sun.
Marjan which is coral(usually red coral).In Islamic law it is said to protect paralysis, disease of the heart, liver, stomach, kidney and the effects of black magic. It is still customary for mothers to place Corals on their children's neck to protect them.
pukhaj which is yellow saphire.also goes under as yaqut asfar. goes under the influence of Jupiter.aids in inspiration or creativity,when put under the tongue it helps with all forms of pregnancy and delivery.reduces the effect of a poison,increases heat of the body.and whoever wears it supposedly neve becomes poor.
zamarrud which is emerald.If the wearer of Emerald eats any poisonous food, immediately sweating will be visible on his face.supposedly heals leprosy,dispels anxiety,nightmares and epilepsy .according to "Marifat al Jawahir", It increases the power of vision,calms tempers and ends fighting.child birth becomes easier if worn. can help with lovers if they exchange emerald rings.
Mohe Najaf (tourmalinated quartz) is also sought after as a power stone.helps with matters of love and gives positive feelings.
other stones are Sang-e- Sitara(goldstone);Sang-e-Sulemani,jaza(onyx);Sang-e-Saim(Jade); baluwr(crystal);kahab(amber); Almaas(diamond);zabarjad(topaz);zabarjad zaytuni(peridot);lazward(lapis lazuli).lulu,motee,moti,maraweed(pearl); sadaf(mother of pearl);zabar jad(aquamarine);
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