Naadey Ali! Nade Ali!

This talisman-carrying silver box (probably used for housing a miniature Quran) is a splendid example of intricate craftsmanship and filigree work by devout Muslim calligraphers and craftsmen. The silver container bears four highly decorative hooks with holes for a string so that it can be worn around the neck or upper arm. The front panel is engraved with the names of Allah, Muhammed, Ali, Fatima. Translation: "Allah, (Prophet) Muhammed, Ali (son-in-law and cousin of Prophet Muhammed), and Fatima (daughter of Prophet Muhammed)". (Peace be upon them all!) The calligraphy is done in mirror-image style: sideways and in opposite direction. The back of the talisman has engravings of Nad-e-Ali (Call for Ali) -- an age old Shia Muslim supplication. The sides of the lid are engraved with an Arabic verse for the Holy Five (Panj Tan Paak), i.e. Prophet Muhammed, Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Fatima, Hazrat Hassan and Hazrat Hussain.

Naadey Ali! Nade Ali!
Naadey Aliyyan
Mazharal Ajayeb
Tajidahu Aunun Laka Finnwaeb
Kullu Hamin wa Gamin Sayanjali
Bi Wilayatika
Ya Ali! Ya Ali! Ya Ali!
Call Ali! Call Ali!
Call aloud to Ali
Who is the epiphanic source of wonders
You shall surely find him helping in your troubles
All grief and anxiety will disappear
By Your power and Authority!
O Ali! O Ali! O Ali!