Ta'wiz

The ta'wiz or tawiz (Urdu: تعویز ) or (Turkish: muska) or hijab (Arabic: حجاب‎) is a locket usually containing verses from the Quran or other Islamic prayers and symbols. As a general rule it is worn with the belief that it will repel any evil intended for the wearer and will also bring him luck. As such it is intended to be an amulet. The word ta'wiz is also used to refer to other amulets used in Islam. It may be a pendant, carvings on metal or even framed duas.