AQIQ OR CORNELIAN According to a reliable tradition from Imam Ali Riza alayhis salam wearing a ring set in which Aqiq not only drives away poverty but also removes ill-feelings and dissolves differences from the hearts. According to Imam Jaffer as-Sadiq (A.S.) this stone ensures one’s safety if worn during traveling. Another tradition states that praying 2 rakats namaaz while wearing an Aqiq ring is better than praying a thousand rakats without it. Other traditions state that there are mountains of red, yellow, and white aqiq in Heaven. These mountains shade the palaces of the Holy Prophet as.gif, Bibi Fatimah as.gif, and Imam Ali as.gif and are forever praising and glorifying Allah. This stone also had affirmed the Oneness of Allah, the Prophethood of Muhammad, the vicegerency of Ali and paradise for the friends and Shi’ahs of Ali alayhis salam. A person wearing any one of these aqiqs he will derive its benefits, his sustenance (rizq) will be increased, and he will be protected from dangers, disasters, misfortunes, and accidents. It will also be a protection for him in frightening and terrifying circumstances, like facing the oppression of a tyrant. FEROZA(TURQUOISE) AND JAZ-E-YAMANI According to Imam Jaffer Sadiq (A.S.) a person who wears a ring set with turquoise (Firuza) will never become dependent on others. According to the Holy Prophet (S.A.) if a person prays to Allah while wearing rings set in with Firuza (turquoise) and Aqiq (cornelian), Allah does not turn the prayers down unanswered. In another tradition, Imam Musa Kazim as.gif says the feroza stone was brought by Jibrail alayhis salam as a gift from heaven to the Holy Prophet peace be upon him. The Prophet had passed it to Hazrat Ali and it had come down to him through his Holy line of ancestors. YAQUT (RUBY), ZABERJAD (JADE), AND ZAMARRUD (EMERALD) According to 3 reliable traditions from Imam Ali Riza (alayhis salam) Wearing a ring of yaqut (ruby) drives away anxieties and worries. According to Imam Musa Kazim (alayhis salam) it solves problems and eases difficulties and hardships. DURR E NAJAF, BILLORE HADID CHINI & OTHER STONES According to a reliable tradition, Mufazzal ibna Umar visisted Imam Jaffer Sadiq alayhis salam one day while wearign a ring set in whith Durr-e-Najaf. On seeing the ring the Imam addressed Mufazzal and said that the very sight of this ring [Durr-e-Najaf makes hte heart of all Muslim beleivers, whether male or female happy and it cures pain in their eyes. The Imam continued that he would like every faithful to have five rings on his hand - The first of Yaqut (ruby) as it is the best of gems, The second of Aqiq as this stone has sincere love for Allah and the Ahl ul Bayt, The third ring should be of Firuza (turquoise) as it gives strength and light to the eyes, expands one’s wisdom and outlook, and strengthens the heart. Whenever a faithful sets out for a definite purpose with a turquoise ring on his hand, he always accomplishes his purpose. Fourthly he should possess a ring set in with Hadid Chini, but it should not be worn constantly. It should be worn for self-protection when confronting a tyrant or oppressor of whose wickedness one if afraid of. it is also advisable to possess this stone as it wards off the devil. And the fifth ring should be of that particular stone (Durre Najaf) which is found only in the land of Najaf. When a person glances towards his ring n Durr-e-Najaf on his hands, he receives the reward for Ziyarat, Hajj and Umrah for every glance, and it is included in his record of actions. This rewards is equal to the reward of Prophets and pious people. Had Allah not been merciful towards the Shias, He would have made Durr e Najaf a rare gem so that each stone of it would have been costly, but Allah had made this stone easily available so that both the rich and the poor could wear and benefit from it.
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