How to choose a good rosary ?

Choosing a rosary is a personal act: the object that accompanies prayer, dhikr, or meditation must be suited to the hand, the intended use, and the desired symbolism. This guide presents the essential criteria for choosing the right rosary: bead diameter, materials, bead spacing, and the purpose of the spacers. Particular attention is paid to the 10mm Yusr Khor rosaries, a signature of our company.

1. Bead diameter: ergonomics and feel

The diameter influences comfort, grip, and even the rhythm of the dhikr:

6–8 mm : discreet, lightweight, suitable for fast-paced activities or everyday wear.
10 mm : ideal balance between hand presence, elegance and tactile feel.
12 mm and above : imposing, aesthetic, for slow handling and deep intention.

Why 10 mm? It's the preferred size of master craftsmen: the bead fills the hand without tiring it. It's also the size we chose for our Yusr Khor rosaries.

2️⃣ Materials: nature, symbolism and sustainability

Each material possesses an energy and a history:

Precious wood : warm, soft to the touch, ideal for prolonged use.
Natural stone : reassuring weight, mineral symbolism (protection, grounding).
Black coral (Yusr / Akar Bahar) : a marine material shaped by time and the sea. Dense, elegant, very resistant.

Our Yusr Khor rosaries use this noble material from the ocean, polished by the craftsman to offer a unique feel: solid, smooth and deep.

3. The number of beads: tradition and practice

Two formats dominate according to Muslim tradition:

33 beads : ideal for reciting the 33 SubhanAllah , the 33 Alhamdu li-llah, and the 33 Allahu Akbar following prayer. Compact size, easy to carry.
100 beads : perfect for complementing these same invocations and adding Sufi prayers, wirds or prolonged evocations.

Our rosaries are designed so that each bead accompanies a breath and a strong intention. The rosaries we offer are designed so that each bead falls naturally in rhythm with the hand.

4. The shapes of the beads: aesthetics and ergonomics

The shape of the pearl transforms the feel and fluidity of the dhikr:

Round : natural glide, ideal for a fluid and continuous rhythm. This is the choice of our Yusr Khor rosaries.
Oval : better grip between the fingers, more "present" sensation with each pass.
Square or faceted : more grip, perfect for a slow and meditative dhikr.

Our Yusr Khor models primarily use round shapes, synonymous with harmony and continuity in recitation. Our Yusr Khor models are hand- assembled to ensure lasting traction and a smooth glide under the fingers.