Postwar literature of apocalyptical content among
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Postratna literatura apokaliptičnog sadržaja među muslimanima Bosne i Hercegovine
Postwar literature of apocalyptical content among Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Adnan Silajdžić, Samir Beglerović
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Islam studies, Religion and science
Published by: Fondacija “Baština duhovnosti”
Keywords: apocalyptic literature; The Doomsday; black magic; sihir; devils; jinns; Dejjal; interpretation of dreams;

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims to provide an overview of a wide range of written materials published by Bosnian Muslim authors, or, translations of the works of foreign authors into Bosnian language,which encompass the following topics: apocalyptic prophesies, the existence of parallel worlds,the possibilities of sensual experience of the world of demons (jinns) and devils (satans), forms of treating consequences of practicing black magic, possibilities of treating psychological and physical illnesses by reciting the Holly Quran and chosen prayers (du’as) from the Tradition(Sunna), and interpreting of dreams, in the postwar Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Issue Year: XII/2021
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 30-37
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bosnian