Muslim rosary: ​​types, purpose. How many beads are in Muslim rosary?

What is a rosary and what is it used for (a photo of them is presented to your attention in this article)? After all, we all know only that they are most often used in Islam. You will learn about their purpose by reading this article.

What is a rosary?

It can be assumed that each of us has an idea about this subject, albeit often very distant. Outwardly, they resemble a necklace with many beads strung on a thread (grains). They can be round or oval - the shape is not limited to a couple of options.

The thread that connects the beads together forms a circle when bonded. The bonding place itself can also be decorated with beads, as well as a brush made of threads, chains or other materials, depending on the religion of the owner.

The rosary has long been the embodiment of the course of life.

muslim rosary

Application area

It is easy to guess from the name that this subject was originally a religious attribute. It is used when counting prayers read. If the prayer is continuous, then the beads, photos of which you have the opportunity to see in the article, help to avoid a drowsy state, enter a certain reading rhythm and not lose concentration.

There is an interpretation of the rosary as the embodiment of the flow of life. A single bead represents a lived moment or day, and, sorting them out one after another, we accept the idea that life is flowing, and allotted moments must be let go calmly to the very end of the thread.

Islam is not the only religion using this attribute. It can be both Buddhism and Christianity, but each of them has a certain form. There are several names of Muslim rosaries: subha, misbaha, tasbih.

Number of beads

What do Muslim rosaries look like, how many beads should be strung on their thread? Traditionally, beads in Islam contain 99 beads, according to the number of names of Allah. They can also have 33 and 11 beads (grains) fastened with a special brush or bead-lock.

Mostly, the beads consist of 11 grains, which are separated by a flat circle, a bead-separator, after which the quantity is repeated until necessary.

rosary photo

Making rosary

As in any other business, there are professionals who are known for their skillful carving on beads. They know how to make the correct rosary (Muslim). At the same time, one of the most important and crucial processes is drilling the very hole in the bead. For very small holes, the master needs all his experience. By the way, often masters make a machine for working independently.

Making beads is a long and painstaking work. First, drill holes in selected pieces of material. After that, they are made oval, faceted, flattened, pear-shaped or spherical. Beads always do more: for a product of 99 grains, the master procures 110–120 beads. This is due to the fact that before stringing on the thread, the most suitable for each other will be selected. Unused beads will go to the beads of 33 grains.

But the work does not end there. Beads are just the basis for the future product. Now you need to make the remaining elements of the rosary:

  • nisan - a flat-shaped bead-separator, which is placed every 33 grains;
  • pool - a small bead denoting the seventh position;
  • imam - a long component indicating the beginning of the thread.

After the imam, a tepelik is made - a part that is at its end. A recess is made in the imam, masking the bundle of thread.

It is equally important that all of the above elements are in harmony with each other in the same way as the selected beads. Traditionally, all beads should be the same size, but it happens that the beads are different in size, and they are strung on a thread in descending order, starting with the largest.

Previously, the thread for the rosary was certainly silk, but now nylon threads of different colors are also used.

After the readiness of all the components, they are threaded in the necessary order on the thread, decorate and engrave the inscriptions. Then they pull it together and add a brush for decoration.

muslim rosary how many beads

Material for rosary

There are quite a lot of materials, and their choice is unlimited. For the manufacture of products using wood, ropes, semiprecious and precious stones and minerals. There is also a simpler material - seeds of various fruits, grains of peas and beans, shells, corn seeds.

The last of these is natural and healing material. In the process of friction, the rosary is electrified, and a person receives a small charge of electricity - the effect of electrophysiotherapy.

Muslim prayer beads made of wood help relieve headaches and improve sleep. If the material for the product was odorous wood, for example, juniper, then they are stored in a closed box in order to preserve the smell.

Once upon a time, Turkish nobility preferred a rosary made of natural stones. The most popular products were rock crystal. Their beads were cool, and faceted grains created small rainbows from the sunlight. Masters crowned them with silver tassels, each of which was a piece of jewelry.

Today, Muslim prayer beads are made from synthetic materials. Their production has long taken on an industrial scale, and they are sold at a fairly low price. The beads brought from Turkey are a worthy and memorable gift.

muslim silver rosary

More about the medical functions of the rosary

The rosary became an attribute not only of religious services, but also in everyday life. They contribute to maintaining human health. Some of the medicinal properties of the product have already been mentioned above, but their list is long.

One of the main ones is getting rid of neurosis and depression. Everyone knows what power and effect on the brain lies in the tips of the fingers. Psychotherapy uses beads to distract attention from negative thoughts and calm.

How the rosary affects the body

Muslim prayer beads can affect the body in a healing way, depending on which finger has the greatest impact:

  • index finger - headache disappears and shortness of breath stabilizes;
  • middle finger - anger moderates;
  • ring finger - blood pressure normalizes, and magnetic storms are favorably carried;
  • the center of the palm affects the nervous system and relieves stress.

Sorting through the smooth beads will give you the opportunity to concentrate or relax. The rosary is also used to restore the motor functions of the fingers after injuries and operations on them or with arthritis of the phalanges. To people suffering from it, sorting out beads relieves pain in the hands. Regular use of the rosary helps balance and calm the person.

Muslim rosary

Practical and enjoyable bead function

When a person is noticeably nervous and does not know where to put his hands, then the rosary will perfectly help out in such a situation. If you hold them in your hands, then people will definitely pay attention to you, because this is not an everyday accessory.

This is an additional topic for discussion, since the product, although it relates primarily to religion, the manufacturing process and the scope of application of the rosary may be of interest to any interlocutor. By the way, shifting attention to hands will distract him from hidden imperfections.

Silver rosary (Muslim) or from other expensive materials - precious metals, precious stones - emphasize the status of their owner. There are collectors of these products, the treasures of which number many samples and are in no way inferior to other works of art.

beads made of natural stones

When choosing, remember that the product, first of all, should be comfortable in your hand. Quality beads should be elastic and pleasant to move. It is worth paying attention to the distance between the grains, the quality of the material from which the beads are made, the condition of the thread.

Consider what the rosary is for: large items will not work if you plan to carry them with you all the time. If you liked the rosary, and you are interested in their use, it is better to have products of different shapes, colors and sizes on hand.


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