Jinn and Islamic Spirit Beings brings together the named classes of supernatural entities recognized in Islamic tradition and Arabic folklore, a whole order of beings distinct from both humans and angels. Sources on Islamic mythology describe this order as differentiated into several kinds, including the rebellious shaitan, the powerful marid, the fiery ifrit, and the qareen, a spiritual double said to accompany every human soul through life. Each kind carries its own temperament and role within popular belief, from outright malevolence to a more neutral, companion-like presence, while all are treated as members of one shared supernatural order in Islamic cosmology.
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1. Jinn (Wikipedia)
Jinn article, sentence naming arabic-islamic-world
Since jinn are neither innately evil nor innately good, Islam acknowledged spirits from other religions and could adapt them during its expansion.
- Has Member: Djinn, supernatural beings in Islam, ancient Arabian religion and Arabic folklore and mythology
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Has Member: Shaitan, leader of the devils (shayatin) in IslamView the Source Marid (Wikipedia)
Has Member: Marid, type of devil (shaytan) in Islamic traditionView the Source Ifrit (Wikipedia)
Has Member: Ifrit, powerful type of demon in Islamic cultureView the Source Qareen (Wikipedia)
Has Member: Qareen, belongs to the jinn in regards to its ghostly natureView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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