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Several terms redirect here. For other uses, see Jinni
(disambiguation), Jinn (disambiguation), Djinn
(disambiguation) and Genie (disambiguation).

" jinn), also Romanized as

Jinn (Arabic: !#,
djinn or Anglicized as genies (with the broader
meaning of spirits or demons, depending on
source),[1][2] are supernatural creatures in early
pre-Islamic Arabian and later Islamic
mythology and theology. Like humans, they are
created with fitra, born as believers, their
surroundings then change them.[3] Since jinn
are neither innately evil nor innately good,
Islam acknowledged spirits from other
religions, and was able to adapt spirits from
other religions during its expansion. Jinn are
not a strictly Islamic concept; they may
represent several pagan beliefs integrated into
Islam.[a][5]

Jinn (ghoul) gathering for combat in a

Persian poem, featuring their
characteristical hooves.

In an Islamic context, the term jinn is used for

both a collective designation for any
supernatural creature and also to refer to a
specific type of supernatural creature.[6]
Therefore, jinn are often mentioned together
with devils/demons (shayāṭīn). Both devils and
jinn feature in folklore and are held responsible
for misfortune, possession and diseases.
However, the jinn are sometimes supportive
and benevolent. They are mentioned frequently
in magical works throughout the Islamic world,
to be summoned and bound to a sorcerer, but
also in zoological treatises as animals with a
subtle body.

Etymology

Pre-Islamic Arabia

Islamic theology

Jinn belief

Ǧinn (jinn) and shayāṭīn

(demons/devils)

Depictions

In witchcraft and magical

literature

Comparative mythology

In popular culture

See also

References

Bibliography

Further reading

External links

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