In Islam, the hand of Fatima represents the hand of God, divine power, providence and generosity. The thumb is the Prophet and the fingers are his four companions, the first his daughter the lady Fatima, second Ali her husband, third and fourth are Hasan and Husain, their sons. The
hand of Fatima is believed to ward off the evil eye, and is a powerful symbol today in Islam. Research Hand of Fatima
 
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