What does a raised index finger mean? Always be in the mood

Any gesture or action should be assessed only in the context of a specific event; the meanings of the same act can vary greatly depending on the characters, the situation and the cultural environment. But you can at least try to understand what the raised index finger means, and what is the meaning of this action.

Subtext of gestures

The main differences in the perception of nonverbal signs are associated precisely with the environment in which they are used. The subtext can be of almost any nature:

• Religious.
• Political.
• National.
• Regional.
• Subcultural.

Therefore, before dealing with the gesture itself, it is better to take a closer look at who the sign itself is coming from. Labeling is not the noblest thing to do, but at the moment it is a necessary evil to fully understand the situation.

It is worth noting that most gestures express strong emotions that the interlocutor sometimes finds it difficult to convey in words. So, once you find yourself in a different linguistic or cultural environment, you should as quickly as possible become familiar with at least the minimum set of signs and gestures that are used in it. A warning or even a threat not understood in time can lead to dire consequences.

The meaning of the index finger in Islam

In our country, the gesture is used by the majority of the population in order to draw the attention of the interlocutor or interrupt someone’s speech. Lately, this sign is not used so often, but if in the middle of a conversation a person raised his index finger up:

1. The opponent has something to object to.
2. The interlocutor does not want to interrupt you and is ready to wait for you to speak out.
3. Once you finish your speech, be prepared to listen to objections.

If at the same time a person moves his index finger from side to side, this can only mean one thing - they categorically disagree with your ideas and are not even ready to seriously discuss them. In such cases, it is better to stop talking. What’s interesting is that in almost all cultures this sign is interpreted in the same way.

But more often you can see photographs of natives of the Caucasus, in which representatives of different nationalities raise their index finger upward. One could think about some kind of national issue, but this is what representatives of almost all nationalities and nationalities from this region do.

What do they all have in common? Islam. And the raised index finger symbolizes monotheism and faith in their one god - Allah. During every prayer, a Muslim must raise his index finger to the sky, so that in this way Muslims demonstrate their piety. Or they simply follow an old habit, imitating the older generation.

Europeans and thumbs up

You can encounter a demonstration of this gesture even far from your native land. For example, in the same Germany. One would think that the wave of migration from the Middle East had finally overwhelmed the region and that its people now boasted of their piety. But that's not the point at all:

• The raised index finger is an old German gesture.
• Information about it goes back at least 3-4 centuries.
• The sign can be literally translated as: “everything is fine with me.”

While the whole world, like the Romans, raised its thumb up, the Germans decided to go their own way. The initiative may be laudable, but it is perceived as quite unusual.

The Dutch also have a somewhat similar gesture, only the interlocutor adds tapping himself on the forehead to the raised index finger. In this context, the gesture is interpreted unambiguously - the interlocutor appreciated your intellectual abilities.

It’s true that this gesture is not used very often in the Netherlands. Not because local residents consider few people to be truly smart, it’s just that it’s outdated, like many other nonverbal signs. All languages ​​of the world have shown a tendency towards simplification over the past 20 years, so that now even a complex thought can be expressed with a couple of words or a simple set of abbreviations.

Index finger in fine art

And the raised index finger can be found in many works of art. Including works dedicated to Christianity. For two thousand years now, this gesture in art has not had a single interpretation:

• Satan is almost always depicted with his index finger or index and middle fingers raised upward.
• Many Christian saints on canvases stretch their index finger to the sky, which symbolizes their connection with something magical and beyond comprehension.
• The finger rising to the sky also shows the desire of the depicted person to understand the secrets of the world around him.

It turns out that the main themes are secrets, mysticism, magic and knowledge of the world around us. Thus, in the paintings, with the help of this gesture, a person’s desire for something more is symbolized, which is not always useful for the immortal soul.

Perhaps sculptors and artists put some other hidden text into their works. But not even all the paintings, sculptures and bas-reliefs have reached us. What can we say about some notes and explanations. Especially when you consider that in most cases they simply did not exist to begin with. People of art prefer to leave at least some semblance of a mystery.

What does a raised index finger mean?

If the interlocutor suddenly raised his index finger to the sky:

1. He wants to interrupt you to object and interject his argument.
2. He is not interested in your idea and does not want to discuss it.
3. The Muslim suddenly remembered the unity of Allah and decided to remind about it.
4. The German says that everything is fine with him.
5. The Dutchman admires your intelligence.
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To understand which of the five options is suitable for a given situation, all you have to do is take a closer look at your interlocutor. However, sometimes very funny coincidences happen. If you see a thumbs up in a photograph, and the photo was taken somewhere in the forest, and everyone posing in military uniform and with beards, the gesture is of a religious nature.

The problem of terrorism in some regions has not yet been fully resolved, but the life expectancy of members of illegal armed groups has sharply decreased in recent years. So, most likely, there will be fewer and fewer such photographs every year.

It is worth knowing all the meanings of a new word or gesture before using it. By finding out what a raised index finger means, you can save yourself from getting into sticky situations.

Video about gestures

In this video, Muslim will tell you what the gesture of a raised index finger can mean, and what it has to do with Islam:

Yokamon! Good afternoon dear readers, today I decided to touch on a very interesting topic on my blog. Let's talk about what the gesture “Thumb and little finger protruding in different directions” means. Do you believe in the existence of sign language? How often do movements of the hands and the formation of certain figures replace familiar vocabulary? Do you know what the thumbs up and pinky sign means and when it is appropriate to use it?

Are you aware that this gesture should not be done in the Caribbean? Read on, the most interesting things will come next.

One gesture on many continents

This strange gesture, called "Shaka", is often used by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and grappling wrestlers.

The gesture, when the thumb and little finger are protruded and the rest are pressed against the palm, can be seen not only among wrestlers, but also among people from the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today it is often used by ordinary people, and on different continents it can be deciphered and understood differently. For example,

• if we take the American sign system as a basis, this means the letter U,
• in China - number 6,
• and in our country this gesture symbolizes a telephone call, if a person puts his thumb to his ear,
• or an offer to take drugs if you put it to your lips,
• if your hands are located at stomach level, the interlocutor is offering you alcohol.

According to many sources, this sign is most often used when greeting, along with it, they mainly pronounce the words “Shaka, brah!” The islanders seem to be asking people to relax, take their time, and remember that life is wonderful and everything will always be fine. In Hawaii, everyone uses this gesture: athletes and even politicians. Apart from greeting, "Shaka" is also used to express your gratitude and if you want to say goodbye.

By the way, the “Shaka” gesture is used in the film “Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”. The film was shot this year. If you can uncritically experience the heroism of the American soldier and can watch Hollywood portray the East in film, I see no reason why you wouldn't like Michael Bay's new film.

Putting aside the electronic world, the director, with identical pomp, shot a much better project, and we must admit that he did it very well. If you don’t have anything to do in the evening, watch this movie and write in the comments what this gesture meant in the last minutes.

Where did the gesture come from?

After viewing the picture, I became curious, how did this sign come into use? Who started showing it first? Why don't they use the index finger instead of the little finger? According to the first two versions that I was able to find, "Shaka" is associated with an ordinary guy Kalil Haman, who worked in the last century in Hawaii.

One day he had an accident, as a result he lost all the fingers on his hand except the thumb and little finger. Many people believe that the guy always said hello with his right hand, and people only saw two fingers. This gesture was liked by the local guys, who began to greet in the same way. A few years later, the gesture spread throughout the island; by the way, almost all local residents are confident that this version is the most truthful.

Second version

The gesture became popular after Haman got a job guarding trains that carried sugar. An accident happened to him at his previous job. He had to inspect the trains and drop off the children who were constantly trying to ride them. After the inspection, the guy raised his hand, thereby showing the driver that he could move on and everything was fine.

Another version of "Shaka" is associated with

According to legend, a shark attacked a surfer, but he managed to escape, losing three of his fingers. The guy never gave up surfing and greeted his friends with his right hand, using this particular gesture.

There are sources where it is written that “Shaka” was used by labor immigrants as an invitation to drink a glass of beer or something stronger after a hard day of work.

It’s interesting how meaningful a simple sign can be; many people probably don’t even think about what they are showing when they simply randomly cross two fingers. After reading the forums, I realized that our people perceive “Shaka” differently.

What does protruding thumb and little finger mean?

1. I'm a rocker
2. Goat, gore, gore.
3. Sexual act. By the way, this is why I wrote earlier that it is better not to show it on the Caribbean Islands unless you are specifically talking about intimacy. If you point your little finger at a girl with your thumb sticking out, she may take it as an insult and file a police complaint against you for harassment.
4. Hard bass dance.
5. Nike brand.
6. Relax, take it easy.
7. Among the mercenaries it means "Jumbo" - in other words, this is their Code.

Do you know what this or other gestures mean? Well, for example, a two-finger gesture in the form of the letter B? Or, for example, what does the tongue gesture between two fingers mean? Share your guesses in the comments.

Two finger gesture in the form of the letter B

From historical articles it became known that during the Hundred Years Wars, the French had a couple of fingers cut off, which they used to draw a bow. And those who had all their fingers in place mocked their enemies and showed “V”.

Even today this gesture is prohibited in France. And also almost all of Europe and England do not recognize it. For example, approximately 7 years ago, Barry Ferguson and Alan McGregor were expelled from their football teams for displaying "V".

The second meaning of this sign is “Victory”. It was used by Winston Churchill himself during World War II. He made the "V" sign popular and in his understanding it meant victory, but in this case the palm had to be turned back to the public. Many countries perceive this sign as a simple demonstration of the number "2".

Gesture "Goat"

In Russia, this gesture is called “horns”, “raspaltsovka” or “korn” and everyone interprets it in their own way. In Central Europe in medieval times it was used to protect against the evil eye (as if you had a bullet in your pocket). This sign can be found mentioned in many books, it is even depicted in paintings. The frontman of the Black Sabbath band made this gesture the most important in his life: now at a concert of various musical genres, he shows “Horns” as if approving the group. But there is no need to show this gesture to an Italian man or woman. In this country it means someone who has been cuckolded. So try not to show Heavy Metal in this country.

Do I use gestures when communicating with friends? Probably more often no than yes. We are all different, and everyone has their own perception of the world, I may offend someone, on the contrary, I will flirt with someone, although I did not even intend to do this. It's better to use words instead of gestures. But I’m sure that at a Korn concert the “Shaka” or “Goat” gesture will be more than appropriate.

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On the Internet you can often find images of Muslims raising their right index finger up. Like many other gestures, this one has its own meaning among different peoples. Among Russians, a straightened index finger with the rest bent at the same time is used as a regular pointer, and well-mannered citizens consider this gesture to be too deliberate and therefore unacceptable. In Muslim society it has a completely different meaning.
Origin of the gesture Islam is one of the youngest world religions, incorporating the experience of many other cultural traditions and beliefs. The gesture of an upraised index finger was borrowed from the pagans of the Mediterranean.
First of all, among the Greeks, for whom it denoted an invisible connection with the world of the gods. During the Renaissance, famous masters of painting often depicted heroes of ancient epics, historical figures, even angels with their fingers raised. This can be seen in the works of da Vinci, Raphael, and other artists and sculptors. A raised finger literally points to the sky, where immortal deities live. But Islam, as a monotheistic religion, could not borrow this gesture from the pagans in exactly the same meaning. If a Muslim raises his index finger, he thereby affirms monotheism. The gesture literally symbolizes that neither in this sublunary world nor in heaven there is any other Lord except Allah. Muslims seem to say: “God is one, just like this raised finger.” This gesture is often used when reciting the Shahadah “La Ilaha Illallah.” This is the main prayer-testimony of faith in the One God Allah and His Prophet Muhammad. Wahhabism and other movements
Not all Muslims use the gesture of an index finger raised to the sky. It is popular among representatives of some movements of Islam, for example, Wahhabism. This is one of the newest trends, formed around the 18th century. Wahhabis often raise their index finger to emphasize their commitment to monotheism. Opponents of the Wahhabis (usually traditionalist Muslims) do not accept this gesture. Some even argue that it does not indicate religious zeal, but the worship of Satan. Among Satanists one can often find an image of the devil with a similar gesture. Others believe that it is used by Freemasons.

When you travel abroad and do not know the language of the country you are visiting, sign language often comes to the rescue.

You can use it to hail a taxi, buy groceries in a store, or ask for directions.

However, sometimes translation difficulties arise even with gestures that are familiar to us, which have completely different meanings in other parts of the world.

Here are 10 common gestures that may seem rude abroad.

1. Two-finger gesture "Victory"

The "Victoria" gesture, which is made with the index and middle finger of the hand in the shape of the letter V, in many countries means victory or peace. However, if the palm is facing the person, then in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia the V-shaped gesture takes on an offensive gesture, which is non-verbal equivalent to the phrase "fuck off!".

2. Gestures with palms ("muntsa")

The outstretched palm, often used to say "stop", takes on a different meaning in Greece. Palms directed towards the interlocutor, called “muntsa”, are an offensive gesture that is used when they want express extreme indignation or roughly speaking, “send” the interlocutor.

This gesture remains from Byzantine times, when smoke was smeared on the face of a criminal to make him an object of ridicule.

3. Thumbs up gesture

This gesture of agreement and approval often erases language barriers, and hitchhikers often use it on the road. However, in Thailand it is a sign of condemnation. Although the gesture itself is rather childish, like sticking out your tongue, it should be avoided. In Iran, this is an offensive gesture, the equivalent of which is the extended middle finger.

4. Alluring gesture with index finger

The beckoning sign with the index finger saying "come to me" is taboo in Asian countries. In the Philippines, this gesture only suitable for dogs and says that you consider the interlocutor below you. In addition, using this gesture can lead to arrest in this country.

5. Patting the head

Patting a child's head is usually a gesture of friendliness and affection. However, in the Buddhist religion, the crown is the highest point of the body, that is, the place where the soul resides. Touching the top of the head is aggressive invasion into the space of a child or an adult. This gesture should be avoided in countries where the majority of people profess the Buddhist religion.

6. Gesture "Okay"

Ring of thumb and index finger "OK", meaning "everything is in order!" or "correctly", in France means "zero" or "worthless". In Greece and Turkey this gesture is very vulgar, meaning a similar hole in the human body or serves hint of homosexuality. In some Middle Eastern countries, such as Kuwait, "OK" means evil eye.

7. Gesture "Fig"

The gesture “fig”, “shish” or “kukish” is not entirely harmless in nature, and is often used in cases of refusal or disagreement. In Brazil it is a more benevolent gesture used to good luck wishes and protection from the evil eye. In Turkey it has an aggressive and rude character, the equivalent of which is the middle finger.

8. Left hand gesture

In many countries, people do not pay attention to which hand they use to offer something to other people. However, in India, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East, the left hand considered "dirty", intended for wiping in the toilet. Even a left-handed person should eat with his right hand, since only it is considered suitable for eating. The same applies to shaking hands and passing objects.

In Japan, giving with both hands is considered polite, while a one-handed gesture can imply disdain.

9. Crossing your fingers

In many Western countries, people cross their index and middle fingers for good luck or to ward off the evil eye. In Vietnam, this gesture is offensive, especially if you are watching or directing it at another person. It is believed that fingers crossed represent the female genital organs.

10. Gesture "Goat"

The “Goat” gesture, or as it is also called “horns”, “fingers” or “corns”, is often used by musicians and their fans. However, you should not show this gesture in Italy, especially to a man, as it hints at his wife's infidelity("cuckold").

Bonus: obscene "middle finger" gesture

This is the most famous and recognizable obscene gesture in the whole world, which in English corresponds to the curse word "Fuck You" ("fuck you...!"). In addition, it is one of the most ancient gestures, which used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as by monkeys.

Roughly speaking, raised middle finger symbolizes the phallus, and the pressed fingers - the scrotum. By showing it, you seem to be offering the other person a “male genital organ” or rudely refusing the request. Also analogous to this gesture is elbow gesture when the left hand is placed in the crook of the right hand.

In Asian countries, however, the middle finger is sometimes used to point at something.

Gestures made from combinations of fingers in different cultures have very different meanings. So, for example, the “thumbs up” symbol can speak both of a decision to pardon the vanquished (a famous gesture during the fight of Roman gladiators), and of a common request for a ride, to take a fellow traveler (hitchhiking), if we are talking about a thumb raised up by the road somewhere in America. The index finger carries other information. Let's take a closer look.

What is this thumbs up symbol?

It is clear that the meaning of the symbol depends on which country and which finger is used. And here there are a great many options: from greetings and approval to indecent analogies.

1. For Muslims, the index finger of the right hand raised up is a symbol of the proclamation of monotheism, that is, translated into Russian it means: “There is no God but Allah!”
2. In Germany, this gesture says: “Everything is fine.”
3. In Slavic countries, a raised index finger means a call for attention from others, and in American schools, students thus ask the teacher for permission to answer a question.
4. If during a conversation you raise your index finger up and shake it from side to side, then the interlocutor of almost any nationality will understand this as a refusal of what was proposed or an unwillingness to discuss the topic.

What are we talking about when we raise our thumbs up?

The symbol - the index and thumb connected with the rest raised up, means in America and most European countries: “Everything is fine!” But in Brazil and Turkey such a gesture will be perceived as an insult.

A resident of Holland, inviting you to a friendly drinking session, will raise his little finger up and his thumb to the side. This is where you probably want to respond to him with the gesture described above. Still: “Everything is great”! And a Frenchman can raise his little finger in response, which will mean: “Leave me alone!”

If someone raises their thumb up, the symbol hardly needs any special decoding - it is a sign of wishes for good luck, recognition that everything is going as it should, agreement with the proposed program of action, etc.

True, in Turkey and Arab countries such a gesture is a phallic symbol, and in Greece it is a demand: “Shut up!”

Most common symbol

Thumbs up in other cases too. The truth is not one, but two: we are talking about the V-shaped sign with the index and middle fingers, known in European countries.

It was introduced during the Second World War by Winston Churchill to signify victory, and since then the gesture has become very popular. True, for the English one nuance is important in it: which side is the palm facing the speaker at that moment. If it is from the back, then it is: “victory”, but if it is with the palm, then its interpretation becomes offensive.

Another gesture is no less popular: “goat”. We are talking about the index finger and little finger raised up. In the CIS this is a notorious “rocker” symbol. A thumbs up is raised in a similar way as a sign of superiority over someone, a desire to humiliate him. Although in mystical rituals this sign is protection from dark forces.

What does the index finger up sign mean for Muslims?

Quite often lately you can see in photographs or video reports how Muslim militants raise their index finger up. It turns out that this gesture in itself does not mean anything offensive or provocative for Muslims. This is simply a statement expressed by a gesture that Allah is one, that is, the index finger simply means one. Although some people seriously suspected that this gesture was an analogue of the European raised middle finger, and I even had to read an explanation that this was an offensive gesture, because this finger in the desert lands is considered an analogue of the Russian burdock.

Azamatik

The Muslim gesture - the index finger raised up - means "Allah is one"(there is no God but Allah).

I don’t understand why they should do this for show, take pictures while performing this gesture, etc.

It’s strange when the same gesture is made by non-Muslims (the same militants, terrorists). They contradict themselves: after all, Islam does not condone the killing of people.

Yannet

This does not mean at all the well-known gesture where the raised middle finger of the hand carries an offensive tone. We are talking about the index finger of the right hand raised vertically. This is a religious gesture, such a gesture is considered a sign of tawhid, which expresses the Muslim faith in the uniqueness of Allah.

Why do Muslims always show their index finger up? What does this gesture mean?

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The raised finger of the right hand is a symbol of the proclamation of monotheism among Muslims) by the way, for those who profess Islam, the left hand is considered “unclean”. Therefore, if you offer a gift or money with your left hand, you may offend a Muslim.)

Evgeny Ardynsky, is your god Jesus? You don’t even know who your God is, how can you call everything else evil!?
The central figure for Christian worship is the Son of God - Jesus
Christ (hence the name “Christians”).
It is through him that Christians come
to God the Father. God the Father is the one image of God for Christians, Jews and Muslims.

They heard a ringing, but they don’t know where it came from! Among Wahhabis, a common sign is the index finger extended upward. According to the naive ideas of the “Salafis”, this sign should demonstrate their commitment to monotheism - after all, God is one, like a finger. Wahhabis love to pose in photos with such a “finger,” thereby wanting to show their “monotheism.” However, there are no hadiths that speak of such a finger as a symbol of Islam or monotheism.
Where did this gesture come from?
The fact is that the index finger extended upward is one of the main symbols of Freemasonry, which, in turn, borrowed it from ancient pagan religions, where this finger symbolized a person’s connection with “higher powers” ​​(that is, Satan).
Also, in black magic rituals, Satan himself is usually depicted with his finger raised up, as can be seen in the photo below.
Thus, since Wahhabism was an invention of English Freemasonry, someone introduced this sign into it so that the “Salafis” would bear the satanic mark on themselves.

What does a raised index finger mean for Muslims?

On the Internet you can often find images of Muslims raising their right index finger up.

Like many other gestures, this one has its own meaning among different peoples.

Among Russians, a straightened index finger with the rest bent at the same time is used as a regular pointer, and well-mannered citizens consider this gesture to be too deliberate and therefore unacceptable.

In Muslim society it has a completely different meaning.

Origin of the gesture

Islam is one of the youngest world religions, incorporating the experience of many other cultural traditions and beliefs.

The gesture of an upraised index finger was borrowed from the pagans of the Mediterranean. First of all, among the Greeks, for whom it denoted an invisible connection with the world of the gods. During the Renaissance, famous masters of painting often depicted heroes of ancient epics, historical figures, even angels with their fingers raised. This can be seen in the works of da Vinci, Raphael, and other artists and sculptors.

A raised finger literally points to the sky, where immortal deities live. But Islam, as a monotheistic religion, could not borrow this gesture from the pagans in exactly the same meaning.

If a Muslim raises his index finger, he thereby affirms monotheism. The gesture literally symbolizes that neither in this sublunary world nor in heaven there is any other Lord except Allah. Muslims seem to say: “God is one, just like this raised finger.” This gesture is often used when reciting the Shahadah “La Ilaha Illallah.” This is the main prayer-testimony of faith in the One God Allah and his Prophet Muhammad.

Wahhabism and other movements

Not all Muslims use the gesture of an index finger raised to the sky. It is popular among representatives of some movements of Islam, for example, Wahhabism. This is one of the newest trends, formed around the 18th century. Wahhabis often raise their index finger to emphasize their commitment to monotheism.

Opponents of the Wahhabis (usually traditionalist Muslims) do not accept this gesture. Some even argue that it does not indicate religious zeal, but the worship of Satan. Among Satanists one can often find an image of the devil with a similar gesture.

Others believe that it is used by Freemasons.
Source: What does a raised index finger mean for Muslims?

What does the index finger raised up mean?

Slavic peoples regard this gesture as a request to pay attention, a desire to interrupt the interlocutor’s speech, or to make an emphasis, a pause (depending on the text). If you bring your index finger to your chin, this may mean that the person is listening attentively and is thinking, and if you bring it to your lips, it may mean that you are asking the other person to shut up. In Muslim countries, this right hand gesture signifies monotheism: “There is no other God but Allah.” In France, you can use this gesture to ask the waitress for another glass of wine, in Germany - “Everything is fine,” “Excellent.” In American schools, this gesture is analogous to raising your hand in class in our schools, if you want to give an answer. Well, if you shake your raised index finger from side to side, then this is almost everywhere perceived as denial, disagreement, “No!”

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Each nation has its own concepts on this matter.

For example, among the Slavic peoples, a raised index finger can mean that the interlocutor wants to interrupt you to say something.

This may be an objection.

This could be to attract the attention of the interlocutor (for example, a teacher at school, when children are angry in class). It could be swearing, like Nununu! Or maybe just indicating the upward direction. It all depends on the context that accompanies this gesture. This concerns the Slavs.

In the Muslim world, this gesture means only one thing:

And there is also the meaning of this gesture in the Lezginka dance:

And now a little humor on this topic.

Andrey1961

It’s not difficult to see people with a raised finger in a photo, what does this gesture mean, what is the trend? Somewhere they even interpret it as a sign taken from Satanism. But the most plausible explanation is quite simple. For Muslims, this gesture carries the expression, God is one, like the index finger. A gesture used by one people has a different meaning for another people. In the Philippines, this gesture would mean that you rate the person you are communicating with below you and the gesture serves to humiliate the person. In the photo the gesture does not mean anything bad.

Most likely, such a gesture means that the person thought about it and came up with something. Perhaps a person had an idea that he really liked. In general, the index finger pointing up can mean anything, it all depends on the situation.

A question for Muslims and those who know. What does a raised index finger or ring finger mean?

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In the name of Allah, the merciful, the merciful
1. Alif. Lam. Mime.

2. Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Living, the Sustainer of life.

3. He sent down to you the Scripture with the truth, confirming what came before it. He sent down the Taurat (Torah) and the Injil (Gospel),

4. which were formerly guides for the people. He also sent down the Discrimination (Quran). Indeed, those who do not believe in the signs of Allah are destined for severe torment, for Allah is Mighty, Capable of retribution.

5. Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, neither on earth nor in heaven.

6. He is the One who gives you in your wombs whatever form He wishes. There is no deity but Him, the Mighty, the Wise.

7. He is the One Who sent down to you the Scripture, in which there are clearly stated verses that constitute the mother of the Scripture, as well as other verses that are allegorical. Those whose hearts turn aside follow the allegorical verses, wanting to sow confusion and achieve interpretation, although no one knows the interpretation except Allah. And those who have thorough knowledge say: “We believed in him. All this is from our Lord." But only those with intelligence remember edification.