From the early days of Islam, the Arabs used talismans and other amulets for many reasons to protect themselves or their countries and property. One of these was the taweez, made from precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum. Though Islam prohibits using amulets and talismans today because of a literal interpretation from some quarters that it goes against Allah’s protection mentioned in verse 25:61 of the Quran, they are still in use by many people. Islamic talismans play an integral role in the Muslim countries like Libya. These talismans are mainly used for general protection and for ...Read more
