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Relevance of stones
Q. What is the relevance of stones lie Aqeeq
(Cornelian), Phiroza (Turquise), Durr-e-Najaf, etc.? What are their advantages?
A. Aqeeq is an important stone.
Tradition states that the Shia of Aaley Mohammed (a.s.) who wears an Aqeeq will
never face anything except good, will have safety from all types of dangers, and
his livelihood will be enhanced. He will also be protected from unjust rulers
and from fear of the unknown. Aqeeq, as tradition goes, is a stone from a
mountain in Yemen. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) told Ali (a.s.) “Wear Aqeeq in a
ring and you will be close to Allah. “Three mountains in Jannat have Red,
Yellow, and White Aqeeq.
Phiroza: It is recommended that one should
have a Phiroza in one’s hands while raising them in supplication to Allah. It is
said that Allah Ta’ala says that He will be ashamed if the wearer of Phiroza
raises his hands to ask of Him and He does not accept his request.
Durr-e-Najaf: It is a stone available only
from Najaf. A tradition states that whoever looks at this stone will get the
Sawab of a Ziarat of Hazrat Ali (a.s.).