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 …

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 …

Jul 27, 2025 · Long before they were trapped in lamps and summoned with wishes, Djinn —also spelled Jinn —were feared and revered spirits in the deserts of Arabia. Rooted in pre-Islamic …

Oct 31, 2018 · Jinn (often al-jinn or djinn) are shape-shifting spirits made of fire and air with origins in pre-Islamic Arabia. They are the inspiration for Aladdin ’s genie, and have held …

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 …

Jinn are a widely misunderstood topic. Over millennia, folklore has mixed up Islamic tradition with mythological creatures, fantastical adventures, and ghost stories. Nowadays, in many people’s …

Mythology holds that jinn (that's the plural of jinni) love to punish humans for any harm done to them and that they are the cause of many accidents and diseases.

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 …

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 …

Nov 26, 2018 · With references from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), this page provides a comprehensive understanding of jinn, their powers, and their …