Healing and Foretelling Practices in Azerbaijan

Rohozinski, J. (2003)

Article / Letter to editor

On the Apsheron Peninsula of Azerbaijan, in particular in the so-called 'green belt', regarded by many as a stronghold of traditional Shi'i religiosity, including such small towns as Nardaran and Mashtaga near Baku, the concept of having the 'gift' (vorki) of healing and telling the future has remained part of popular belief. Vorki is obtained from S hi'i imams and other holy people by means of dreams.

• Azerbaijan

• All authors: Rohozinski, J.
• Date: 2003
• Journal: ISIM Newsletter
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 54 - 54
• Publisher: ISIM, Leiden