Jinn

Jinn (Arabic: الجن‎, al-jinn), also Romanized as djinn or Anglicized as genies (with the more broad meaning of spirits or demons, depending on source), are supernatural creatures in Islamic mythology and theology as well as early pre-Islamic Arabian mythology. Besides the jinn, Islam acknowledges the existence of demons (Shayāṭīn). The lines between demons and jinn are blurred, since malevolent jinn are also called shayāṭīn.

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Black Magic . Evil . Ta'wiz . Jinn . Evil eye . Ahl al-Bayt

What is the view on wearing amulets or Taweez for protection against magic, Jinns, or the evil eye? Are these practices in accordance with the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a)?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

I've written briefly about this, in the below link, hopefully it will be useful for you.

https://sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2019/11/26/what-you-need-to-know-about-sh...

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Ghusl . Fajr . Salatul Layl . Jinn

Is it permissible to shower late at night, such as before Fajr or Tahajjud prayers? I have heard that bathing at this time can be dangerous due to potential Jinn possession. Is there any truth to this belief?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes it is permissible to have a shower or bath at any time including Fajr or before Fajr or after midnight. There is no question of any danger and such claim of danger is baseless.

Wassalam.

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Wife . Jinn . Satan

Does Iblis have a spouse? What is the method of reproduction for Iblis and the Jinn from his tribe?

In Quran we read in Sura Al-Kahn, verse 50: Do you take Shaitan and his offspring’s friends rather than Me? This means that Iblus has offspring. Iblis is from the Jinn who have males and females among them. There are narrations in Sunni and Shia books about Shaitan’s homo way of reproduction but we can not confirm the degree of the authenticity of those narrations.

Wassalam.

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Daughter . Satan . Salah (Prayers) . Sleep . Jinn

Do Jinn or Shaytan feel disturbed by the prayers of a devout household where everyone engages in remembrance of Allah, as my daughter has been experiencing sleep disturbances and discomfort?

1. Not all Jinns are bad but there are among Jinns believers as well as non believers as we read in Quran :( There are among us some righteous and some contrary, we are groups having different ways). Sura Al-Jinn, verse 11.

2. Shaytan (Satan) does not like us obeying Allah, but he can not freely harm us just because of our worshiping Allah as far as we seek help and protection from Allah (SWT). Ahlul Bayt (AS) and their families were the most devout servants of Allah (SWT) ,yet Shayan could not harm them.

3. Sleep disturbance might have different reasons but we have in the authentic narrations guidelines for avoiding disturbance like: 1. Performing Wudhu before going to bed. 2. Reciting Ayatul Kursi and Sura Falaq and Sura Naas before sleeping.

3. Reciting Tasdeeq of Fatimah (AS) before sleeping.

4. Reciting Estighfaar and Salawaat.

5. Reciting يفعل الله ما يشاء بقدرته ويُحكِم ما يريد بعزَّته

YAF'ALOLLAH MAA YASHAA BIQODRATIH WA YUHKIMU MAA YUREEDU BI'IZZATIH.

Wassalam.

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House . Evil . Jinn

Is it true that evil spirits can follow us to a new house if we bring old things from our haunted house? Are there any clear references in Islam regarding such matters?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

If you think that you have an object that is causing you a problem due to unwanted spirits, put the object in a different location (outside your new home) and see if it helps.

I have always assumed that part of the reason why drawings/statues of animate beings, as well as certain other items, are discouraged in hadith (Sunni and Shi'i) is due to the possibility that they can sometimes become inhabited by unwanted spirits (even if this does not usually happen) (that is to say, it is not only about idolatry, as it is usually understood today).

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Jinn

Is it permissible to make attempts to interact with the Jinn species, either directly or by paying a non-Muslim, for scientific research purposes?

There are some varying views among ulema on these matters, so if you have a genuine interest in pursuing parapsychology research and would like a solid fiqh view, it is good to sit down with a jurist and discuss your plans.

Hiring someone to perform a work adds another dimension to the fiqh discussion since it falls under the subject of transactions, and so you should discuss whether or not it is considered a legitimate or allowable transaction according to that jurist. There are certainly different scenarios one could envision, e.g. hiring someone who asserts they are psychic and depending on their personal perceptions is a different sort of transaction from hiring someone to operate some sort of sensor equipment or special camera.

There may also be some ethical considerations. For instance, seeing as most human beings do not like to be the subject of scientific research without their permission, possibly some jinns feels the same way. These things might sometimes be discussed as well.

Jinn

Is it permissible to make attempts to interact with the Jinn species, either directly or by paying a non-Muslim, for scientific research purposes?

No. It is not allowed to make any attempt to interact with Jinn for any reason. Allah says in Quran: And verily, there were men among mankind who try to seek help from males from Jinn, but Jinns caused the humans more hardships. ( Sura 72, Verse 6).

Wassalam.

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Jinn . Black Magic

We hear a lot about Jinns and Sihr and its capacity to possess people or to cause them harm physically or psychologically. Are all of these accurate? If it is real, what are the ways we can protect ourselves?

People say a lot of things: possibly, some of what they say is true, and some of what they say is untrue.

According to Qur'an and hadith, jinn and sihr can cause harm. However, many other things are also dangerous; for instance, animals are dangerous, and driving is dangerous. So it is good not to focus too much on being afraid of these things, since fear can be its own enemy.

Also, it is better not to cast too many aspersions on the other half of the thaqalayn, since most jinn are not going around trying to possess or harm people; in fact, it is related from Imam al-Baqir (A) that some of the jinn are better followers of the Imams than humans.

Some things that offer protection are reciting or listening to Qur'an, keeping ayat of the Qur'an or the names of Allah displayed on the wall, reciting du'as, praying salat regularly, avoiding certain types of sins or places where these sins are committed (such as sins involving violence, unhealthy sexuality, or drugs/alcohol), and living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. (A person who is living a healthy and balanced lifestyle is generally better able to cope with the challenges of life, whatever they are, although of course sometimes we do not have a choice about how we are living).

I am also favourable to the narration that says that keeping small animals wards off the harm of shayatin, although I understand that keeping domestic animals is a personal preference!

Also, if someone genuinely considers it a priority to keep jinn and sihr out of their life, it is good to avoid seeking out people or places associated with these things (for instance, do not take up paranormal investigation). This may not be relevant to you personally but may be relevant to others.

Allah protects.

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Jinn . Du'a (Supplication)

If you suspect someone near you is a victim of a Jinn, is there anything you can do for them to help them such as prayers and Duas?

All prayers and du'as are good. Sincerely and wholeheartedly beseeching Allah to assist a person and to seek tawassul of Ahl al-Bayt (A) in helping them is very powerful, for any problem. (This is, of course, for people who agree theologically with tawassul.)

Jinn . Du'a (Supplication)

If you suspect someone near you is a victim of a Jinn, is there anything you can do for them to help them such as prayers and Duas?

First of all, you should never tell any one or his family that he is a victim of Jinn. That telling itself can be a sinful act from you because of many reasons; A) You doubt about Jinn is not a concrete evidence that he is a definite victim of Jinn. B) Telling him or his family that he is a victim of Jinn will usually harm his mental state and make him feel defeated, helpless victim and negative.
Second point in such cases is to recite Quranic verses which help in protection, prevention as well as cure such as Ayatul Kursi, Sura Al-Falaq, Sura Al-Naas, Sura Al-Hamd and Sura Al-Tawheed and other Suras.

Reciting Quranic verses will help in any case whether he is been harmed by Jinn or not. It will help in protection and prevention as well as in cure.

Wassalam.

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Jinn . Qiyama

Will we be able to see Jinns on the Day of Judgment? And will they be judged in the same way as us?

Jinns have believers and non believers as we read in Quran in Sura Al-Jinn, verse 11. They will judged on the Day of Judgement and righteous faithful will be granted their reward, while non believers will get their punishment in hellfire (Many Jinns and humans will go to hellfire as they had hearts but they refused to understand the truth) (Sura 7, verse 179).

We are not concerned nor been asked to research or ask how and where Jinns will be. They belong to a different world from our world. There are thousands of different worlds created by Allah, and we are not concerned where they will be and how. We are concerned with own future and responsible to believe in and follow the Truth from The Prophet and Ahlul Bayt.

Wassalam.

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Jinn . Battle of Karbala

I have heard that there was a Jinn called Zafr who came to Karbala to help Imam Hussain (a) and that he lived for centuries after that. Is this true?

I am not aware of any classical sources that specifically identify Za'far the jinn as coming to Karbala, although this story became popularized later. However, there are narrations which indicate that some of the jinn sympathized with or sought to aid Imam Husayn (A), and so the story of Za'far the jinn can be seen as reflective of that general idea.