OT anyone know about muslims and babys

my sitter had the 2 little kids at teh park today and there were two "muslin" guys she said they watch rach and smiled and then when they left they touched both kids on the cheek  - M said very softly and with a gental smile -

is this similar to hispanics touching a baby on the head?

she was not concerned and I feel this kid has good instincts but K is asking what was up - he also did not feel threatened

peace
Danni

I'm betting it's the same thing.  Freaked Chris and I when we'd go out with Emily when she was tiny.  Everyone touched her and sometimes even kissed her head...a good luck thing.  Messed with our minds until one guy explained the custom.

When Blane and I moved to Humble in 2000 Conner was just 3 months old.  Since we knew no one we'd go walk the mall often just to have something to do.  EVERYWHERE we went the Mexican ladies would touch him on the forehead and I didn't know what was going on. 

I asked the leasing agent at the apt we lived in (she was Hispanic) and she told us it was their custom to touch a "pretty baby" to keep evil away.   Wow, I wasn't sure what was up with that.....talk about confuse and simple country girl, lol.