ISLAMISLAMA Comprehensive Study.A Comprehensive Study.

Lesson: Four.Lesson: Four.

The Jinn are another creation of Allah (SWT). Although The Jinn are another creation of Allah (SWT). Although animalsanimals

such as dogs and donkeys can see the Jinn, they are such as dogs and donkeys can see the Jinn, they are invisible toinvisible to

Human beings. The reason they are called the Jinn is Human beings. The reason they are called the Jinn is because theybecause they

are obscured from human sight; however, the Jinn can see are obscured from human sight; however, the Jinn can see thethe

humans. The Jinn have a form made of smokeless flame humans. The Jinn have a form made of smokeless flame and canand can

transform themselves into any shape. Some people claim transform themselves into any shape. Some people claim to haveto have

met and conversed with The Jinn.met and conversed with The Jinn.

Azazee (means honorable-one) was the father of the Jinn;Azazee (means honorable-one) was the father of the Jinn;like Adam is the father of humankind. Azazee had a verylike Adam is the father of humankind. Azazee had a veryhigh status in the Court of Allah ; his residence was inhigh status in the Court of Allah ; his residence was inParadise. The Jinn had existed for thousands of yearsParadise. The Jinn had existed for thousands of yearsbefore the creation of Adam. before the creation of Adam.

The reality which we have to affirm is that the Jinn live in an established world unseen to us. They eat and drink, and procreate. Similar to Humans, some Jinns are righteous while others are not.The Jinn are a part of Allah's creation separate from man and the angels, but they share certain qualities with man, like intellect, discrimination, freedom, and the power to choose between true and false, right and wrong.

JINN: TYPESJINN: TYPESThere are 3 types of Jinn:-There are 3 types of Jinn:-

1: One type flies through the air;1: One type flies through the air;

2: Another consists of snakes and 2: Another consists of snakes and dogs; dogs;

3: And the third type is based in 3: And the third type is based in one place but roams about one place but roams about freely.freely.

When Azazee, learned about the creation of Adam, and saw theWhen Azazee, learned about the creation of Adam, and saw theunfinished form displayed without the soul, Azazee became Ibliss,unfinished form displayed without the soul, Azazee became Ibliss,which means “despaired and lost,” because he had expected the which means “despaired and lost,” because he had expected the

honorhonorof being appointed the vicegerent of Allah (SWT) on the earth. Whenof being appointed the vicegerent of Allah (SWT) on the earth. WhenIbliss refused to obey Allah’s (SWT) command to prostrate andIbliss refused to obey Allah’s (SWT) command to prostrate andCelebrate the creation of Adam, Ibliss became Satan, which meansCelebrate the creation of Adam, Ibliss became Satan, which means““the one who revolted,” or “the one who is in complete denial”.the one who revolted,” or “the one who is in complete denial”.

The Messenger of Allah said; “Ibliss places his throne onThe Messenger of Allah said; “Ibliss places his throne onthe sea then he sends forth his armies. The nearest of the sea then he sends forth his armies. The nearest of

themthemto him in rank is the one who is greatest in sedition. One to him in rank is the one who is greatest in sedition. One

ofofthem comes and says, "O Ibliss! I did such and such", them comes and says, "O Ibliss! I did such and such",

IblissIblissreplies, "Your act did not do much of anything" Thenreplies, "Your act did not do much of anything" Thenanother comes and says, "I did not abandon my victims,another comes and says, "I did not abandon my victims,until I had drawn a wedge between him and his wife.”until I had drawn a wedge between him and his wife.”Ibliss hugs and embraces this worker and says, “Yes, youIbliss hugs and embraces this worker and says, “Yes, youAre the best!” Are the best!” Muslim, Ahmad.Muslim, Ahmad.

Because of the evil nature of the shaytan,Because of the evil nature of the shaytan,

The term shayatin is also used for thoseThe term shayatin is also used for those

Disbelieving human beings who are activeDisbelieving human beings who are active

in corrupting and fighting righteousness.in corrupting and fighting righteousness.

The Jinn eat and drink, and have fiqh regulations similar toThe Jinn eat and drink, and have fiqh regulations similar tohumans. Their eating habits are identical to the human.humans. Their eating habits are identical to the human.For example the Believers eat the only animal-meatFor example the Believers eat the only animal-meat which have been properly slaughtered in the name ofwhich have been properly slaughtered in the name ofAllah, so do the believers amongst the Jinn. In addition,Allah, so do the believers amongst the Jinn. In addition,The Jinn are capable to eat and digest the bones of suchThe Jinn are capable to eat and digest the bones of suchanimals. Specifically for this purpose, the Prophet hasanimals. Specifically for this purpose, the Prophet hasinstructed the Believers to not to use the animal bones forinstructed the Believers to not to use the animal bones forIstinja (i.e. to clean the private parts after relieving oneIstinja (i.e. to clean the private parts after relieving oneself!). self!).

The Jinn also have conjugalThe Jinn also have conjugal

relations and arerelations and are

reproductive by nature: reproductive by nature:

Whenever Allah has sent any Prophets to theWhenever Allah has sent any Prophets to the

earth, their messages were meant both for theearth, their messages were meant both for the

Jinn and the humanity. Thus, some Jinn came toJinn and the humanity. Thus, some Jinn came to

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) one night and he recitedProphet Muhammad (SAW) one night and he recited

the Quran to them, and taught them about Islam. the Quran to them, and taught them about Islam.

The Jinn, as any otherThe Jinn, as any other

living creature, do haveliving creature, do have

specified life spans andspecified life spans and

therefore must face thetherefore must face the

death. death.

Ibliss, (Shaytan) however, hasIbliss, (Shaytan) however, has

been given respite, from deathbeen given respite, from death

up to the Day of Judgments.up to the Day of Judgments.

Some terrible thoughts may occur,Some terrible thoughts may occur,but if these thoughts are fullybut if these thoughts are fullyrejected no sin has been committed.rejected no sin has been committed.The fact that such thoughts areThe fact that such thoughts arerejected is a healthy sign of Faith. Itrejected is a healthy sign of Faith. Itis possible for Jinn to enter humanis possible for Jinn to enter humanbodies, which are weak in faith, tobodies, which are weak in faith, topossess them! possess them!

The favorite place of Jinn is the market andThe favorite place of Jinn is the market and

such places where financial transactions aresuch places where financial transactions are

made.made.