Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ringed hand sculpture which has occupied a pride of place in Tehran Square speaks volume of the religious leader’s powerful jewellery which epitomizes his status of power

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ringed hand sculpture which has occupied a pride of place in Tehran Square speaks volume of the religious leader’s powerful jewellery which epitomizes his status of power

Scroll on to know some interesting features of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ring

Scroll on to know some interesting features of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ring

1. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wore a large sterling silver ring featuring an engraved Aqeeq stone

1. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wore a large sterling silver ring featuring an engraved Aqeeq stone

2. Aqeeq is a semi-precious gemstone commonly known as agate or carnelian

2. Aqeeq is a semi-precious gemstone commonly known as agate or carnelian

3. It is a traditional stone believed to provide emotional stability, protection and good fortune as per Islamic traditions

3. It is a traditional stone believed to provide emotional stability, protection and good fortune as per Islamic traditions

4. The ring bore the the Arabic inscription  (Inna Ma‘iya Rabbi.

4. The ring bore the the Arabic inscription  (Inna Ma‘iya Rabbi.

5. The English meaning of this Arabic sentence is “Indeed, my Lord is with me.”

5. The English meaning of this Arabic sentence is “Indeed, my Lord is with me.”

6. The specific inscription is from Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:62), which references the words spoken by Prophet Moses (Musa) when he and his followers were trapped by Pharaoh's army

6. The specific inscription is from Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:62), which references the words spoken by Prophet Moses (Musa) when he and his followers were trapped by Pharaoh's army

7. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad wore a similar type of ring

7. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad wore a similar type of ring

8. The ring is believed to be millions of dollars but exact price is unknown

8. The ring is believed to be millions of dollars but exact price is unknown

9. He is believed to have a large ring collection inscribed with popular Quranic verses

9. He is believed to have a large ring collection inscribed with popular Quranic verses

10. Some of the most frequently seen stones in his rings include agate (aqeeq), turquoise (firouzeh), and cornelian (yashb), each carrying its own special significance in Islamic thought.

10. Some of the most frequently seen stones in his rings include agate (aqeeq), turquoise (firouzeh), and cornelian (yashb), each carrying its own special significance in Islamic thought.

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