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Belief in the Evil Eye and Early Childcare in Rural Punjab, Pakistan
Qamar, Azher Hameed (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The belief in the evil eye is associated with feelings of envy that brings harm to children. In Punjabi Muslim culture the evil eye is a threat to a child’s health before and after birth. This article investigates the “evil ... -
Tona, The Folk Healing Practices in Rural Punjab, Pakistan
Qamar, Azher Hameed (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Consulting religion and magic for healing is an important aspect of healing belief practices. Magical thinking provides space for culturally cognitive patterns to integrate belief practices. Tona, a layman’s approach to ...