The Hmong have practice "UA DAB", a religion based on a spirit world. Traditionally "animist," followers of Ua Dab believe phenomena such as dreams, hallucinations and death are related to the spiritual existence of animals and plants, and the existence of the human soul. Their faith originates out of respect and homage to their living elders as well as to the spirits who influence the fortune of those living. Out of this strong belief, contact with the spirits through shamans - or spirit mediums - evolved as an important way for the Hmong to change their condition, correct an illness and to ensure good health and fortune.For traditionalists, almost all aspects of Hmong life are thought to be connected with supernatural beings. An understanding of this co-existence between a spirit world and a physical one is paramount to understanding Hmong rituals and sacrifices. The spirit world is believed to harbor a variety of spirits that can affect someone's daily life, such as ancestral spirits, house spirits, nature spirits, as well as evil ones.
The Hmong has a strong faith that after death the soul reincarnates as one of many forms such as humans, plants, rocks and ghosts Death is often considered the most important time for practicing rituals in the Hmong community because without practicing the necessary rituals the soul will roam for eternity..
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