Tahwita (تحويطة)
 

In Middle Eastern culture, a Tahwita (تحويطة) is a protective ritual. The word literally comes from the Arabic root meaning 'to surround' or 'to encompass.' It is a profound expression of maternal love—a moment of grounding and connection that feels like a 'warm blanket' of safety.

When my mom recites it to me, she creates a 'spiritual circle' of protection. She places her hand on my head or chest, making a circular motion around my face or where the pain resides, and then blows gently over me to finish the prayer (Ruqyah). Other times, she recites it over a cup of water to charge it with a blessing, then splashes my face in a sudden act to shock my system and 'break' the state of fear or envy.