This article discusses twitches and their causes, as well as their cultural significance in different parts of the world. Twitches can be caused by physical, emotional, and environmental factors and can be a side effect of certain medications or an underlying medical condition. In different cultures and belief systems, twitches can be seen as a sign or an omen of something that is about to happen. The Islamic work of literature, Marifatname, discusses involuntary muscle twitches, known as seğirmeler in Turkish. According to the book, seğirmeler can be a form of communication from the spiritual realm conveying a message or a warning to the person experiencing the twitch. Different types of seğirmeler are associated with different meanings, offering insights into the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Islamic tradition.

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