Qom University of Medical Sciences Students’ Opinions Regarding Istikharah, Fate, Destiny, scripting-Amulet, and Jinns
Journal Title: Health, Spirituality and Medical Ethics - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Belief health and possession of proper religious beliefs are among hygienic priorities for effective and active strata of the society. False religious beliefs and adherence thereto lead human beings astray. The present study intends to get insight into awareness of Qom University of Medical Sciences students from wrong religious beliefs. Methods: The present research was a descriptive-analytical one. Statistical population of this research included 309 students studying at all majors in the Qom University of Medical Sciences. Results: A number of 167 students (56.4%) announced that Jinns have frightened them. In addition, it was made clear that 12 students (3.9%) did not believe in Istikharah, and the rest 297 ones (96.1%) admitted injection of Istikharah in most affairs of their lives. Sixty-three students (21.4%) believed that the main reason behind referring to amulet scriveners is resolution of problems only in this way. Conclusion: According to the results, this is concluded that rock-solid steps are to be taken in order to rectify students’ religious beliefs and raise their awareness tiers.
Authors and Affiliations
Alireza Alinouri, Mohebi Siamak, Marzieh Shahsiah, Fatemeh Khansanami, Ali Mohammadi Veldani, Shabanali Khansanami
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