Hand of Fatima
Living room of Moroccan family living in The Hague, showing a collection of Hands of Fatima, 2022.
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The Polarizing Hand of Fatima
story by Rajae el Morabet Belhaj.Many people assume that the hand of Fatima is an Islamic symbol. However, it is used by other religions as well. Muslims believe that the little hand protects them against the evil eye. As it is sometimes thought to be superstitious to wear the hand, it is debated within Muslim communities whether using the hand is allowed…