Manifestation of Devine Omens: Talismanic Shirts (Case study Quran museum Talismanic Shirts)

The use of Spells, amulets and talisman is very common and popular in different eras, races and religions. Human beings have always sought help to solve their issues and problems through Divine & Occult intervention. Some by praying and others by the use of Talisman and spells. The purpose of this research is to identify and study motifs, numbers and letters in post-Islamic Talisman shirts. Studying the hidden meanings of these artifacts, helps us to understand the thinking path of our ancestors and also assists us in apprehending the culture that lies in such work. In this study, the two “Doaa” talisman shirts, being exhibited in Tehran Quran Museum are evaluated for the first time. The Talisman shirts during the Islamic era in Iran and other Islamic countries, represent the artistic taste that existed at that time. The Majority of the talisman shirts in Iran dates back to the Safavid and Qajar period and are held in some of the domestic and foreign museums. The motifs and designs on these shirts are assumed to have deep roots and connections to the ancient’s beliefs and cultures and they all carry cryptic concepts. It is very important to note that their formation is not accidental but rather the use of specific numbers and letters are based on the religious beliefs between the material world and the supernatural forces.

Keywords:

Zodiac , Amulets , Talisman shirt , Evil Eye , Talismanic chart , Magic Squares