Analysis and Categorization of the Origins of Prayer and Cursing in Kalhuri Culture and Literature

Studying common culture and literature and investigating its different religious, historical, and literary strains lead to a better understanding of how perspectives are formed and the course of intellectual and social evolution of societies. One of the important beliefs in common culture and literature is the topic of prayer and cursing. Prayer and cursing have many uses in Kalhuri culture and literature. The present study aims to investigate the linguistic propositions of prayer and cursing in Kalhuri dialect by using the interview approach and analytically-descriptive method. The main questions include: What is the role of prayer and cursing in the attitude of Kalhur Kurds and what is the purpose of expressing each of these prayers and curses? One of the findings of the research is that Kalhuri speakers often believe in prayers and curses and their consequences. Another finding is that the essences of prayer and cursing in the linguistic statements of Kalhuri culture are organized in three categories: religious beliefs, social relationships, and historical themes. The highest frequency belongs to the religious sources and the lowest frequency is related to historical sources. The frequency of prayers and curses resulting from social relations is on the second place.