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The
superstitions
Presented by :
Tazigh hind
&

Babahamou
nouhaila

Under the supervision

of :
Mr . Touhtou

Contents :
Introduction
Introduction
I- The dfinition of superstition
I- The dfinition of superstition
II-The origins of superstition
II-The origins of superstition
III- Common & usual superstitions
III- Common & usual superstitions
III- Why do we believe in superstitions?
III- Why do we believe in superstitions?
Religion and superstition
Religion and superstition
IV- The effect of believing in superstitions..
IV- The effect of believing in superstitions..
V- Conclusion : How to get rid of superstitions ?
V- Conclusion : How to get rid of superstitions ?

Introduction
Superstitions have been with us since the
beginning of the time and will remain with us
until the very end . They are powerful and can
influence people how to behave and act in
everyday life
The validity of superstitions is based on belief in
the power of magic and witchcraft and in such
invisible forces as spirits and demons
Superstitions may involve animals , graveyards ,
ghosts, inanimate objects .

Superstition ?!
An irrational belief that an object , an
action or a circumstance not logically
related to a course of events
influences its outcome.
A belief or way of behaving that is
based on fear of the unknown and
faith in magic or luck.
believing that certain events or
things will bring good or bad luck.

Origins

Most superstitions does not have an

actual origin that we have found.
Superstitions have come from fears ,
coincidences , events that have happened
to people over time , as well , beliefs or
realizations from religion and cultures .
The origin of superstitions can be traced
to beliefs people held , in the olden times.
Fear about the unseen , less knowledge
about the forces of nature and lack of
general awareness causes the foundation
of certain beliefs in society.
These beliefs might have lacked logic , but
there was nothing that could convince
people otherwise. There was nothing to

Types of superstitions

Good Luck
superstitions

Bad Luck
superstitions

Common & usual superstitions

Four-Leaf clover

Origin : Irish
Universal symbol of good luck
Legend says that when Adam & Eve were
evicted from the Garden of Eden , Eve
snatched a Four-leaf clover as a remembrance
of her days in Paradise ..
Good luck is associated with this leaf .

origin : Romans
The belief that youll have seven years bad luck if you break a mirror
Mirror had the power to confiscate part of the users soul
The belief was that if the mirror was broken , the persons soul would be
trapped inside

 People believe in superstitions to try to restore some

prediction & control in their world , not knowing what will
happen to them is discomforting and performing
superstitious behavior can make them feel better about the
future by don saucier (associate professor of psychology)
People who are more anxious , discouraged or believe
that they are not the masters of their own fate are likely to
be more superstitious by Stuart A. Vyse (Author of believing in magic:
psychology of superstition)

Superstitions in Indian culture

strings of Lemon & Chilies brings good luck

and protects from evil eye
Seeing an Elephant brings good fortune
Marriage date is decided by an astrologer

superstitions in Chinese
culture

Lucky number : 7
Inappropriate
funeral brings
misfortune
&disaster

 Killing bat brings bad luck while keeping its

bone protects from evil eye.

All the
year

Why do we believe in superstitions?

Superstitions represents the fear of

mankind

In fact every community is subject to superstition in some form or

other. We cannot think of any person or any community being
completely free from it.

Everyone has at least one superstition that they follow,

whether they will admit it or not. Whether it's from a
certain religion, or a legend passed down from their
ancestors. It's in our human nature to come up with
something to believe in, however obscure and ridiculous it
may be. Many of these superstitions can dramatically
affect a person's life.

Religion and
superstition
Superstition is a kind of blind faith. We believe in
something without any reason. Religion, too, means
faith in God. But this faith is based upon love and
respect for God. Superstition, however, is based
upon fear and ignorance. So, religion gives light to
our mind and soul. But superstitions produce only
darkness and we move about like blind men and
women. This means that superstition is just
opposite to religion. Superstition means lack of
faith in God. You believe that a star will harm you.
Who can harm you if you have full faith in God? Is
not your superstition a product of your ignorance ?

How to get rid of superstitions

?

Suggestions & remedies of

superstitions
Superstition can be cured by brain
washing and by virtue of great
religion Islam which is complete
code of life . We should increase
our scientific education as well as
religious education then we can
root up this evil problem .