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Jinn (Arabic: جِنّ ), also romanized as djinn or anglicized as genies, are invisible creatures in early pre-Islamic Arabia and later in Islamic culture and beliefs. [1] Like humans, they are accountable for their deeds and can be either believers or unbelievers (), depending on whether they accept God's guidance.
In another account, attributed to Abu Bakr al-Shibli, the pre-Adamite jinn are all referred to as jânn. They would have battled angelic jinn under the command of Iblis, but were driven away from the surface of the earth. [17] Many Arabic legends regard the Pyramids of Giza as remains of the works done under the rule of Jann ibn Jann. [18]
Binn, predecessor of the jinn. Often paired with hinn. Extinct. (Demon) Bīwarāsp the Wise, jinn-king in the epistle The Case of the Animals versus Man, written by the Brethren of Purity. (Genie) Bubu, jinn seen by children. (Genie) Buraq, the winged horse-like heavenly ride that carried the Muhammad in his Night Ascension. (Other)
Sila (Arabic: سعلى أو سعلا أو سعلاة alternatively spelled Si'la or called Si'lat literally: "Hag" or "treacherous spirits of invariable form" pl. Sa'aali adj: سعلوة su'luwwa) is a supernatural creature assigned to the jinn or ghouls in Arabian [1] folklore. These spirits are classified as being one of the most malicious ...
Jinn (5 C, 39 P) N. Nephilim (10 P) Pages in category "Arabian legendary creatures" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. ... Sila (mythology ...
Jinn, also djinn or genies, are supernatural creatures in early Arabian and later Islamic mythology and theology The main article for this category is Jinn . Subcategories
Due to the ambiguous meaning of the term jinn, which is applied to a wide range of different spirits, their relation towards the genus of jinn remains vague. [3] However, within the Islamic scriptures, the term is used as an epithet to describe a powerful or malicious spirit of an undefined nature. [10] [4] [3]
Islamic mythology is the body of myths associated with Islam and the Quran. Islam is a religion that is more concerned with social order and law than with religious ritual or myths. [1] [2] The primary focus of Islam is the practical and rational practice and application of the Islamic law. Despite this focus, Islamic myths do still exist. [1]