Etymology and translation Jinn is an Arabic collective noun deriving from the Semitic root JNN (Arabic: جَنّ / جُنّ, jann), whose primary meaning is 'to hide' or 'to adapt'. Some authors interpret the word …

Nov 21, 2025 · Jinni, in Arabic mythology, a spirit inhabiting the earth but unseen by humans, capable of assuming various forms and exercising extraordinary powers. Jinn possess the bodily needs of …

Jul 27, 2025 · Unlike angels or demons in Western traditions, Djinn occupy a unique and ambiguous space in folklore: they are neither wholly good nor inherently evil. Instead, they possess free will, …

Feb 6, 2017 · Depending on belief systems, a jinn is a creature of extraordinary abilities who was created by Allah. There are those, however, who believe jinn are simply magical creatures and do …

Nov 22, 2024 · Jinn are a creation of Allah mentioned extensively in the Quran and Hadith. Their existence often sparks curiosity and misunderstanding, but Islam provides clear guidance on their …

Sep 20, 2022 · In Islamic doctrine, the story of mankind begins with an act of rebellion by a jinn when the devil, later known as Iblis, refuses to prostrate himself towards the image of Adam. As punishment,...

Nov 12, 2025 · Belief in jinn and some form of black magic and jinn-human communion is an inextricable part of Islamic doctrine, however the details of jinns' interaction with human beings is less explicitly …

Adopted from an Arabic word for demon (usually represented in our alphabet as jinnī), this word is spelled a variety of ways in English—including genie, a spelling that comes from the same Arabic …

Today, people’s perception of jinn comes mainly from an amalgam of folklore superstition and modern cliches about the supernatural. So what are jinns? Muslims know jinn are real creatures because …

Allah created the jinn and mankind to worship Him. Whoever obeys Him will enter Paradise and whoever disobeys Him will enter Hell: “And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should …