Folk beliefs in the age of the Jāhiliyya

Our study aims to highlight the superstitions of the pre-Islamic Arabian period, specifically those without religious beliefs. First, a brief overview of the mindset of the period is provided to understand the context of the pre-Islamic era, followed by the exploration of beliefs considered unlucky. In the second section, beliefs regarded as lucky are discussed, and finally, some rituals that became customary in the social life of pre-Islamic Arabs and how they traditionally treated a patient are examined. Superstitions are widely held beliefs found in every society, both in the past and today, despite lacking any solid foundation. The pre-Islamic Arabs also integrated some of these beliefs into their daily lives. These beliefs remained alive among the people, as they connected events to notions of luck and unluckiness, shaping their lives accordingly.