Hi and welcome
I have seen similar tattoos and they always make a good piece of ink.
I am currently in the process of writing another book on religious tattooing and would love to add the finished product.
Full credits are given to self and artist.
Eitherway I am looking forward to sharing your ink soon.
Take care
Matthew
^ That sounds pretty cool. I will give you all the details you need.
A little update on my tattoo. I decided to do a little more research into the design, just so I am 110% sure I am getting what is right for me. It is a lion, not a tiger as I previously thought.
The piece itself is made up of a prayer called Naad-E-Ali, which means Call on Ali. The prayer was brought to Mohammed (PBUH) by the archangel Jibraeel (Gabriel). The prayer was a means for Mohammed (PBUH) to contact Ali during the Battle of Khaybar. Ali was not at the battle due to illness, but after the prayer was recited, he came to battle and the the fort of Khaybar was conquered.
The shape of the lion also has some significance, as Ali was known as the Lion of Allah.
There are some beliefs that the prayer will bring protection from enemies and good fortune to whoever recites it.
Examples include:
-“sufficient means of livelihood, for prosperity and overall welfare.”
-“if you want your debts to repaid within reasonable time.”
-“if you are childless and desire to have a child.”
for more information, have a look at these websites
http://www.imamreza.net/eng/imamreza.php?id=7025
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/religion-scripture/235663-what-naad-e-ali.html
http://www.shiachat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=50038&hl=nade
After doing this research I have no doubt that this tattoo is the right one for me. It has a deep meaning that applies to me. Also, some people owe me money, so hopefully this prayer will help me get paid back!
i did actually think it was a lion but was not 100% sure so didnt comment :rolleyes:
they is actually two versions of this lion but the other one i have only seen a couple of times and it has all 100 names for Allah in it .
i think i saw the other one on ebay or possibly flickr as they are the other sites i roam on 😀
a small off topic but my sons name is Jibrael 😉
( im not muslim , i am a practicing buddhist but know quite alot about islam )
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/492965628_50e2516fb2.jpg
I think I saw the other one on flickr. It’s head isn’t turned around, yea? I’ve called my tattoo place and moved my booking until next Monday. Was going to wait until Ramadan finished but I really can’t wait any longer.
your son’s name is pretty cool! I love Arab names. Sounds so exotic!
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