اردو داستان میں وہم پرستی اور ضعیف الاعتقادی کا جائزہ

Abstract

Superstition and irrational beliefs play a significant role in classical Urdu Dastans, reflecting not only the
cultural norms of the time but also the collective psyche of the society. These narratives often feature
elements such as jinns, fairies, talismans, magic, unlucky days, and omens that influence the fate of the
characters. Such elements do not merely serve as tools of fantasy but actively shape the plot and moral
undertone of the stories. This study analyzes superstitious elements in prominent Urdu Dastans
particularly Tilism-e-Hoshruba, Dastan-e-Amir Hamza, and other traditional tales  to explore how they
mirror societal thought patterns and beliefs. The analysis suggests that superstition in these narratives
should not be viewed only as a literary device, but as a reflection of the social and psychological conditions
of the era in which they were written. In todays context, these tales offer insight into the roots of irrational
beliefs and their continued presence in modern cultural consciousness