An 'alam (Arabic: علَم, lit. 'flag') or alem (Turkish: alem) is a standard or flagpole in Islamic culture, typically topped by an ornate metal finial. [1] [2] [3] [4] The word 'alam is used generally to denote a banner but in the context of Islamic art it can refer to examples of the metal finials. [2] [5] [6] [7]

Jan 6, 2021 · Shia Muslims in south Asia have a practice of keeping alams in their homes. Great respect is given to them, people touch and kiss them and believe making dua near them will make it accepted by god. I want to know how did the practice start, does it have any basis in religion, and do Muslims in other countries also follow it?

The alam is of spiritual significance for the Shia Muslims. Although all Shias, including those of Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Syria carry some form of alam or another in their Ashura processions, remembering Imam Husayn (as), those in the Indian subcontinent are of a different kind and are ...

Mar 25, 2004 · i have been trying to read up on history of alam and ashurkhana. good articles on the hosseiniya and their first establishment available on wikipedia, article translated from encyclopedia iranica which gives a good historical background by jean calmard.

Sep 18, 2018 · Alam, which means flag, is considered a sacred symbol for Shia Muslims because it is associated with Imam Hussain’s (AS) brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) , the flag bearer of Banu Hashim. Alam Pak is taken out during majalis and processions.

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Sep 27, 2010 · Shi'a Muslims believe that Imam Ali is the true successor to the Prophet. This sword is inscribed with the names of the Prophet, his family and the twelve Imams revered in Shi'ism. Who were...

Processional standard (" 'Alam "), made of gilded brass with openwork decoration and inscriptions in Arabic; one of a pair; inscribed with the names of the Fourteen Immaculate Ones (Muhammad, his daughter Fatima, and the Twelve Imams), and with the phrase 'God is mighty' in the roundel at the tip of the standard; made for and carried in Shi'a ...

This standard, known as an alam, is in the shape of a sword representing the sword of Ali and is inscribed in open work with elegant inscriptions which include the names Allah (God) , Muhammad,...

The ‘alam is a heavy metal object filled with intricate figurines and engravings, carried on the top of a flag in Shia Muslim ceremonies marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain and those who fought alongside him at the battle of Karbala in AD 680.