Are black cats haram?
The question in the title concerns Muslims and the word ‘haram’ means forbidden. The question, therefore, is asking whether a Muslim can be the owner and caregiver of a black …
black cat superstition
If you believe that a black cat brings good luck this is why
To be candid, the superstitions surrounding the black cat are numerous and they either say that they bring bad or good luck in about equal numbers. That’s the power of …
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Indonesia – cat superstition
This is a continuation of cat superstitions around the world. I am pleasantly surprised to discover only one cat superstition in Indonesia although they have many. It is labelled as …
Vietnam cat superstitions
If a culture has superstitions, they are bound to include the domestic cat. The domestic cat attracts superstition and has done so for many centuries. It is no different in …
15 facts about black cats bringing good luck
It is that time of year when black cats need to be protected. Some rescue centres do not adopt out black cats during Halloween. There are people who like to …
Does black cat superstition come from Pope Gregory IX’s papal bull Vox in Rama?
Why do black cats have a reputation for evil? It appears that an overzealous and cruel German priest and nobleman, Konrad von Marburg kick started the superstitious link between black …
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Halloween video: fun and entertaining or abusive and objectionable?
Halloween is sadly upon us ??. This holiday season does lead to some cat abuse because of the link between black cats and Halloween. It is an unpleasant association at …
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Picture of black cats auditioning for a horror movie
I have seen this picture before but I don’t recall investigating it. It’s quite unusual, to say the least, because it shows a large number of black cats on leads …
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