The practice of making talismans originates from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and entered the Arab world through the Greco-Syriac and Persian magical traditions. In the Middle Ages, it developed within the framework of Islamic esotericism, particularly among scholars such as al-Būnī (author of Shams al-Maʿārif al-Kubrā), al-Kindī, and al-Rāzī, who sought to unite astrology, geometry, and spiritual forces.
In this context, love talismans were not necessarily understood as sorcery in a malevolent sense, but rather as harmonious combinations of celestial, spiritual, and emotional energies intended to align the hearts and destinies of two people.
In the classical theory of ʿilm al-ṭilasmāt (the science of talismans), a talisman does not act eternally. Its effect is considered temporally limited—usually lasting only as long as the astrological configurations assigned to it (such as the position of Venus, the Moon, etc.) remain favorable.
Thus, it is said that the magical effect may endure for several months, up to a year, or until the symbol is damaged, burned, or gradually “extinguished” by time and moisture.
Some talismans are preserved, others are burned or buried—not out of superstition, but as a ritual of returning energy to the Earth.
There are several types of inscriptions or talismans, and because of this, some are made in the form of magical triangles or squares filled with numbers, words, or letters; others are composed of specific Qur’anic verses or surahs; still others are inscribed with letters from magical alphabets; while a final category features drawings of human figures or spirits, surrounded by various written formulas.
It is precisely this last category of talismanic inscriptions that is presented in the following text.
The Talisman as a Guarantee of Love and Happiness
With the help of this talisman, love is created in a person’s heart, while at the same time a binding is placed upon that man or woman so that they do not turn toward someone else. This talisman is often written when a marriage is being prepared—before a proposal or engagement—when there is a fear that the relationship between the two might be broken.
POWERFUL TALISMAN FOR LOVE, PASSION, AND MARRIAGE
This is a very potent inscription for attaining love and uniting in marriage with the desired person.
It should be written on a piece of white cloth or silk fabric, together with the numerical values of the desired person’s name, and then carefully sealed with wax.
The talisman is then tied to a pomegranate or mango tree.
Regardless of whether it concerns a man or a woman, such desire and love will arise between them that they will find no peace for an entire year.
TALISMAN FOR MARRIAGE WITH THE BELOVED PERSON
This is a special talisman intended for marriage with the beloved person, not merely for creating affection.
Its purpose is to awaken deep love in the heart of the desired person and to convince them (or their parents) to consent to the marriage.
The amulet should be written in saffron ink, including the names of the seeker and the desired person, and then placed in a dark place.
Afterward, burn agarwood and frankincense.
In the end, great love and affection will develop between the seeker and the beloved person, and all obstacles to their marriage will be removed.
