Who are the jinn in the Quran?
Similar to angels, the jinn are beings invisible to the naked human eye. In the Quran, it is stated in more than one instance that humans are created from the earth and jinn from smokeless fire.
What types of jinn are there?
10 types of Jinn according to Islam
- Hinn هين
- Ghoul – الغول
- Jann – جان
- Marid – مارد
- Ifrit – إفريت
- Shiqq – شق
- Nasnas – نسناس
- Palis – باليس
What are jinn afraid of?
Additionally, they fear iron, generally appear in desolate or abandoned places, and are stronger and faster than humans. Since the jinn share the earth with humans, Muslims are often cautious not to accidentally hurt an innocent jinn by uttering “destur” (permission), before sprinkling hot water.
What is the purpose of jinn?
Jinn delight in punishing humans for any harm done them, intentionally or unintentionally, and are said to be responsible for many diseases and all kinds of accidents; however, those human beings knowing the proper magical procedure can exploit the jinn to their advantage.
Who was the first Jinn?
jann
Some consider jann to be the first of the jinn only, and likewise identify him with Iblis or Azazil, created from the fires of samum. However, the majority distinguishes between Iblis, the father of devils and Jann the father of jinn.
What do jinn eat?
According to the reports of the hadiths, the jinn eat like humans, but instead of fresh food, they prefer rotten flesh and bones. One hadith divides them into three groups, with one type of jinn flying through the air; another that are snakes and dogs; and a third that moves from place to place like human.
Who is the most famous angel in Islam?
Jibrā’īl/Jibrīl/Jabrīl (English: Gabriel), the angel of revelation. Jibra’il is the archangel responsible for revealing the Quran to Muhammad, verse by verse.
Who is known as father of jinn?
The Medieval Sunni mystic Ibn Arabi, famous for his teachings of Unity of Existence, describes Jann, the father of jinn, as the origin of animal power. Accordingly, God created Jann as the interior of human being, the animal soul hidden from the senses.