Ottoman Vefq Sheet Talisman Havass Islamic Magic Occult Charm

Ottoman Hilye-i Şerif  Vefk (Vefq) Sheet - Prophets’ Names and Seal of the Prophet

Description:
An original hilye-i şerif sheet from the Ottoman period, featuring the names of prophets mentioned in the Qur’an along with the name of Prophet Muhammad . The sheet also includes various depictions of the Seal of the Prophet (Mühr-i Şerif), believed to have been present on the Prophet’s back.

Such talismanic sheets were traditionally displayed in homes to invite divine blessings and protection. In the Balkans, copies of this type of sheet were even placed inside burial shrouds (kefen) as protection against the torment of the grave.

This item also functions as a vefk (talismanic chart). A vefk is a form of Islamic occult science based on the ilm al-hurûf (science of letters), where letters and numbers are arranged in grids according to specific esoteric rules. Believers considered them to hold protective and healing powers, drawing strength from the symbolic harmony of divine names, prophetic names, and Qur’anic verses.

Key Features:

• Type: Hilye-i Şerif / Vefk talismanic sheet

• Content: Names of Qur’anic prophets, name of Prophet Muhammad, multiple depictions of the Prophet’s Seal (Mühr-i Şerif)

• Cultural Use: Hung in houses for blessings; in Balkan Muslim tradition, sometimes placed inside burial shrouds for spiritual protection

• Tradition: Example of Ottoman hurûf-based talismanic practice, blending devotional art with esoteric symbolism

• Period: Ottoman era

• Language/Script: Ottoman Turkish & Arabic script

• Significance: Rare talismanic sheet combining hilye, prophetic names, and vefk structure; illustrates the spiritual, protective, and symbolic practices of Ottoman and Balkan Muslim communities