Get a Copy Find a copy in the library The influence of animism on Islam : an account of popular superstitions / by Samuel Marinus Zwemer.

Contents: Islam and animism -- Animism in the creed and the use of the rosary -- Animistic elements in Moslem prayer -- Hair, finger-nails and the hand -- The aqiqa sacrifice -- The familiar spirit or qarina -- Jinn -- Pagan practices in connection with the pilgrimage -- Magic and sorcery -- Amulets, charms and knots -- Tree, stone and serpent worship -- The zar : exorcism of demons.

Summary:
In this book it is our purpose to show how Islam sprang up in pagan soil and retained many old Arabian beliefs in spite of its vigorous monotheism. Wherever Mohammedism went it introduced old or adopted new superstitions. The result has been that as background of the whole ritual and even in the creed of popular Islam, animism has conquered. - Preface.