Do you know what is Superstition, Superstition is a irrational belief that from the past or present influences that really ridiculous in a world including Malaysia having some people that belief it,. The earliest superstitions werw created as a way to deal with ignorance and fear of the unknown. Superstitions are thus a way of attempting to regain control over events in one's life. Superstitious beliefs are more common among certain groups of people than others, and vary from culture to culture.
Superstitions are often passed down through generations; often, the origin of a superstition is lost to history. Additionally, while some superstitions seem more widespread (like the connection of mirrors to the soul), others are specific to certain cultures or occupations.
For the example some Superstition in the world:
§ Objects are often viewed as lucky charms. Types of charms include rabbits' feet, four leaf clovers, and horseshoes. Horseshoes are often hung above doorways; when placed with the ends upward (resembling the letter "U"), the horseshoe is thought to collect luck. When placed with the ends pointing downward, luck supposedly drains.
§ Numbers are often given power. In western cultures, the fear of "unlucky" number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia. Some cities skip "13th Avenue," and some buildings go directly from the 12th floor to the 14th floor.[7] The thirteenth floor/apartment/room is sometimes labeled "12a" in an attempt to lessen confusion (being on the "fifteenth" story of a fourteen story building, for example.) Interestingly enough, the same number 13 was once considered a lucky number in ancient Egypt and China, as well as modern Japan. In eastern countries like China, Japan, and Korea, tetraphobia (fear of the number four) is common, instead, possibly because of the similarity in pronunciation of the word "four" and the word "death." Numbers that contain "4" are often skipped in building floors and apartment numbers, as well as table numbers during weddings. "4," "14," "24," and so on are commonly replaced with "3a," "13a," "23a," and so forth.
§ A large number of superstitions are of the "if you do 'x,' then bad luck will follow" variety. Walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella indoors, spilling salt, and putting new shoes on the table are all examples of actions that will cause bad luck. In some cases, it is possible to "undo" the action or protect against bad luck. Crossing one's fingers while walking under a ladder, and throwing salt over the left shoulder after spilling it are often thought to nullify the bad luck.
In Malaysia also having superstition like a taboo. And a witchesman that for the past for threat the people but now on to make advantages for people. Those believes was ‘khurafat’, and as we were Muslim may take it ‘syirik”. It was big sins….Nauzubillahi min zalik….Wassalam.
References:
· http://worldsuperstitions.blogspot.com
· http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Superstition
