Analyzing the hidden layers of Fateh Ali's (pbuh) handwriting in Sultan Ahmad I's Falnameh

Every culture and civilization has its own set of signs and symbols. These signs in themselves represent that which has shaped the culture, the spirit of life of the people of the society and the ruling system in its entirety. In Iranian-Islamic culture, there are no shortage of such signs; One of these symbols is the "Claw of Khyber"; which came to the fore in the version of Sultan Ahmad's horoscope in the early 17th century AD, the purpose of this research is to identify the hidden layers in the image of the Khyber paw or the hand of Fateh Ali ; In order to achieve such a goal, the question arises, "What symbolic concepts does the Khyber claw image have?" The findings with documentary studies and descriptive analytical method show that after the emergence and spread of Islam, the symbol of the hand continues to survive due to its spiritual history; "Hand" has always been an important organ in Islam and is considered a sign of openness, forgiveness, kindness and prayer. What separates the Khyber claw or the hand of Fateh Ali from other common symbols is its reliable connection with spirituality and especially the precious religion of Shiism. In addition to the theme of the painting, this importance is formed in its motifs. In other words, with the spread of the Shia, this symbol has been widely used as a legacy of the elders of the Shia and to pay attention to the five sons of Al-Abba.