Islamic mythology
From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)
Islamic mythology is a body of mythology developed in Islamic cultures, it should be distinguished from Islamic beliefs. Most times these myths are in contrast with Islam, though sometimes Islamic mythology helps explain or symbolizes Islamic beliefs.
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Islamic mythology
Stories of genies, magic lamps, flying carpets, and wishes contained in tales from the Arabian Nights and other works have been passed down through the generations. Islamic mythology has probably been influenced to a large degree by Arabic mythology. The two differ, in that Islam prohibits sorcery. Many Islamic elders have told their children bedtime stories about a snake that is mentioned in Islamic Hadith as punishment for missing prayer.
Evil eye
The concept of the Evil Eye is considered by some to be mentioned in the Qur'an, in Surat al-Falaq (in which one is told to seek refuge "from the mischief of the envious one as he envies", and is held to be true by millions of Muslims. The Hand of Fatima is sometimes used to neutralize the effect of Evil Eye, though its use is forbidden in Islam, as are all talismans and superstitions. Among traditional muslims, various verses from the Qur'an such as an-Nas and al-Falaq are sometimes recited for blessing, or protection from such superstitions.
Aladdin
The story of Aladdin is one of these tales well known to English speakers. While some of these stories are associated in the mind of the Westerner with Islam, they actually pre-date the introduction of Islam, and contain many elements contrary to Islam.
Folk Islam
See Folk religion
See also
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