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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.
Wearing amulets (taʿwīdh) with Quranic verses protects against the evil eye and other harm
Shooting stars are sometimes believed to be angels throwing meteors at devils (shayatin), and cursing shayatin upon seeing one is common
Saying “dastur” before pouring hot water or urinating outdoors warns jinn to leave and prevents their anger
Ghouls (ghul) and jinn are believed to inhabit cemeteries and deserted places, with various rituals to avoid offending or encountering them
The legend of Umm Al-Saaf and Al-Leil (the witch in the palm trees) is used to scare children from wandering outside, especially during windy weather
Tales like Humar Al-Qaylah (Midday Donkey) warn children against going out at noon, believed to harm those it encounters
Pinching the bride before the wedding is thought to bring good luck and ward off bad spells
Owls are seen as bad omens, and their hooting is believed to foretell misfortune or death
Entering a place with the right foot brings blessings and good luck; entering with the left is reserved for toilets
Opening and closing scissors without cutting anything is thought to bring bad luck
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