7 Meanings of Myths About Hitting Cats to Things That Need to Be Done Afterwards, Is It Really a Bad Omen?

Kapanlagi.com - Cats have been one of humans' favorite pets since ancient times. The adorable character of cats always makes their owners want to spoil and play with them. Apart from that, it turns out there are various myths about cats associated with bad omens.

In Indonesia itself, there is one of the biggest myths about cats believed by most people. Allegedly, someone who hits a cat to death will experience misfortune, especially if they do not take responsibility and bury it.

The myth of hitting cats is often associated with land vehicles we use, whether it's motorcycles, cars, buses, rickshaws, and so on. If a vehicle hits a cat, the incident is considered a sign that the driver is potentially going to have an accident.

In addition, there are several other myths about hitting cats that are believed to be bad omens. Compiled from the book Indra Keenam by RA. Phoenix, here is a collection of myths about hitting cats circulating in society. At the end of the article, there is a perspective on hitting cats from the perspective of Islam and what to do if you accidentally hit a cat.

1. Signs of Falling Ill

People who collide with a cat are believed to fall ill for some time. Usually, the person who collided will experience a fever shortly after the incident. According to the circulating myth in society, the resulting illness can last for a long time and is difficult to cure.

2. Pregnant Women Will Miscarry

This myth applies to pregnant individuals or those who have a wife who is currently pregnant. If the driver collides with a cat, the fetus developing in the womb will die. Especially if the one being collided with is a black cat, the perpetrator or their wife will experience a miscarriage within days after the incident.

3. Struck by Misfortune

Furthermore, colliding with a cat on the road can also be interpreted as a sign of misfortune. The person who collides with a cat will experience consecutive misfortunes.

Even worse, the person who collided may lose someone they love. If one wants to avoid this misfortune, they must immediately bury the cat and pray for its peace in the afterlife.

4. Haunted by the Spirit of the Cat

According to myth, drivers who hit a cat and kill it will be haunted by the spirit of the cat. Usually, at night, they will hear the meowing sound of a cat, even though there is no cat around.
This myth is also supported by statements from people who have hit a cat. They claim to often hear the meowing sound after the hit-and-run incident.

5. Same Fate as the Cat

This last myth is the culmination of all the myths about hitting a cat. People who hit a cat and kill it will have a fate not much different from the cat. Allegedly, the driver will experience the exact same accident as the cat they hit.

6. According to Islamic Perspective

In the perspective of Islam, if hitting a cat is unintentional, the driver will not bear any risk. As Allah says, "There is no sin upon you for that which you do not intend." (Quran, al-Ahzab: 5)

Predicator Buya Yahya also explained in general that all animals oppressed by humans will be the cause of entering hell. "Cats are animals like other animals, but if we do injustice, it can be a reason to enter hell," said Buya Yahya.

7. What to Do After Hitting a Cat

The belief that is spread about hitting a cat is only a belief in some Indonesian society. If accidentally hitting a cat until it dies, Buya Yahya suggests that the driver should immediately pull over and not leave the cat on the road.

"Do not leave the cat on the side of the road after hitting it, because it will disturb people when the cat becomes a carcass and emits an unpleasant smell. This disturbs people. The sin is because it disturbs people," explained Buya Yahya.

(kpl/ums)