Is magic really real? Not all magic enthusiasts have the same answer to this question. But whether you believe it or not, the power of talismans is real and you've probably already benefited from them. Find out more about talismans.
Talismans, objects charged with magical beliefs and powers, have always been, and still are today, objects of worship appreciated by believers of all religions and cultures.
What is the origin of the word talisman?
The word talisman comes partly from Arabic ṭílasm (from ancient Greek Telesma, complete), and partly directly from Byzantine Greek (talisman, religious rite).
Talisman: definition
For some people talismans are good luck charms, for others they are objects that bring luck and protection. Still others see them as meaningless trinkets.
Talismans are small amulets that are supposed to protect the wearer from happiness, luck or money. There are many talismans and they all have different powers.
A talisman is a representation of an animal, a human being, an object or a symbol, often in the form of a small box, jewel or pendant, which is supposed to have magical virtues.
The Larousse dictionary gives us the following definition:
"An object, image, ritually prepared to confer a magical or protective action. That which is believed to be endowed with magical power, which is supposed to bring good fortune."
What is a talisman in Islam?
While symbols are often given protective or lucky qualities, in Islam, for example, it is the Qur'an that has a talismanic use.
What does this mean exactly?
Among Muslim populations, recourse is often made to the effective action lent to the Koran. In addition, Qur'anic testimonies and traditions about the Prophet support the idea of special powers inherent in certain Qur'anic passages. A scholarly literature has taken up the subject and has developed treatises on talismanic magic, in which the Qur'anic text constitutes a privileged material. The important thing is that the Qur'an is not used in its raw state, but is subjected to a process of transformation that acts on its form and meaning, according to procedures commonly used in magical techniques.
I'm talking about the Quran here, but the same is true with some Bibles and sacred scriptures. The simple fact of possessing them participates in the blessing and protection of the house and its inhabitants. In them vibrates the universal intelligence, the highest wisdom. And so they are a powerful living force in a world where everything is denaturing and dying out.