NAD-I-‘ALI نادعلي
An amulet on which is inscribed a prayer to ‘Ali. It is much used by the Shi’ahs, and runs thus:-
“Cry aloud to ‘Ali, who is the possessor of wonders!
From him you will find help from trouble!
He takes away very quickly all grief and anxiety!
By the mission of Muhammad and his own sanctity!”
An amulet on which is inscribed a prayer to ‘Ali. It is much used by the Shi’ahs, and runs thus:-
“Cry aloud to ‘Ali, who is the possessor of wonders!
From him you will find help from trouble!
He takes away very quickly all grief and anxiety!
By the mission of Muhammad and his own sanctity!”
Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam
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