==Symbolism and usage==The Hand (Khamsa), particularly the open right hand, is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power and strength, and is seen as potent in deflecting the evil eye.
Pot hamsa pozna judovska kultura in je priljubljena še posebej v sefardskih in mizrahi judovskih skupnostih, posledično jo je mogoče izslediti tudi v islamu.