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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 11399270, member: 5833&quot;]Oh, M Eddy, I love hedgehogs, welcome.&nbsp; The stone is carnelian/cornelian, the name we give chalcedony (a form of quartz, which is also the main constituent of agates) when it is in the color range of pale to dark orange.&nbsp; The little I know is that rings with a carnelian stone are very popular with Muslim men because the Prophet was said to have worn one.&nbsp; Think they often have a Qur&#039;anic verse.&nbsp; The translation you have for this one suggests a declaration of faithfulness on the part of the wearer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Think this is a case where AI did a pretty good job:</p><p><br /></p><p>Islamic carnelian (or</p><p><b>Aqeeq/Aqiq</b>) rings are a popular type of jewelry that holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad himself is reported to have worn a silver ring set with a carnelian stone, making wearing one a <i>sunnah</i> (a recommended practice) for many Muslims.</p><p><br /></p><p>Significance and Symbolism</p><p>The carnelian stone, particularly the red or golden-orange variety from Yemen, is highly regarded in Islam.</p><ul> <li><b>Divine Favor and Protection:</b> According to some hadiths (sayings or traditions of the Prophet), wearing a carnelian ring is believed to guard against evil, banish poverty, and bring divine favor and happiness.</li> <li><b>Blessings and Courage:</b> The stone is associated with bringing <i>barakah</i> (blessings), courage, protection, and tranquility to the wearer.</li> <li><b>Historical Context:</b> Prophet Muhammad used his carnelian and silver ring as a seal for letters sent to rulers inviting them to Islam, with the engraving &quot;Muhammad rasool Allah&quot;. Many rings today feature similar calligraphic engravings of Quranic verses or holy names.</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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