Who Are The Jinn

WHO ARE THE JINN? By Layth (e-mail: [email protected])

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS CONTROVERSIAL AND IS BEING SHARED BASED ON THE PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE AUTHOR FOR ITS THOUGHT PROVOKING CONTENT. All Muslims today (without exception) believe in the existence of beings amongst us called ‘Jinn’ who have been mentioned in the Holy Quran nearly 40-times as coexisting with us on the very same planet. “Recall that We directed a number of jinns to you (Mohammed), in order to let them hear the Quran. When they got there, they said, "Listen." As soon as it was over, they rushed to their people, warning." (46:29) Now, if you ask the average Muslim where these ‘Jinn’ are, he/she will tell you that they are ‘invisible’ beings who dwell amongst us, they may be found in dark places or toilets or abandoned homes, they see what we do, and they are able to whisper thoughts into our minds or even possess some of us!. What this article will attempt to do is to ‘uncover’ the truth behind the ‘Jinn’ and there coexistence with the humans using the Quran as our guide…

When were the ‘Jinn’ created?. This is the first question that we must ask before trying to understand this issue: “As for the Jinns, We created them before that, from the fire of a scorching wind." (15:27) “And He created the Jinns from a smokeless fire." (55:15) The above two verses are explicit that ‘Jinn’ are a creation that existed BEFORE mankind and were made out of the fires or heat that existed (in opposition to mankind who were created from mud/clay). However, just as we do not melt when we come into contact with water (being made from mud/clay), it is important to recognize that some descriptions given in the Quran are ‘allegoric’ and it is their representations that we should seek… One allegoric meaning that could be derived is that the ‘Jinn’ were created during the time of Earth’s infancy, at a time when heat and volcanic fire were the elements under development…while humans emerged from a ‘wetter’ climate when clay/mud were the elements taking shape.

The simple observations we can draw are as follows: 1. Jinn were made from the Earth’s earlier elements; 2. Jinn existed before humans;

Why were the Jinn created? Similarly to the purpose that humans have been created, so too were the Jinn originally designed: “I did not create the Jinns and the humans except to serve Me." (51:56) GOD had chosen the Jinn to establish His system and carry-out His will…These were the most ‘intelligent’ creatures at the time and GOD’s will was that they uphold whatever instructions/responsibilities are given to them. As a result of such ‘service’, GOD had decreed that the Jinn would be rewarded or punished for their service (by being admitted to heaven, or being sentenced to hell – physical or allegoric). “He will say, "Enter with the previous communities of Jinns and humans into Hell." Every time a group enters, they will curse their ancestral group. Once they are all in it, the latest one will say of the previous one, "Our Lord, these are the ones who misled us. Give them double the retribution of Hell." He will say, "Each receives double, but you do not know." (7:38) The Jinn were also at the level of receiving messengers and messages from GOD through their own people… “O you jinns and humans, did you not receive messengers from among you, who narrated to you My revelations, and warned you about the meeting of this day? They will say, "We bear witness against ourselves." They were totally preoccupied with the worldly life, and they will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelieves." (6:130)

What are the Jinn? This is the most important question which we will attempt to tackle… “We have committed to Hell multitudes of Jinns and humans. They have minds with which they do not understand, eyes with which they do not see,

and ears with which they do not hear. They are like animals; no, they are far worse-they are totally unaware." (7:179) The above verse may be argued ‘allegoric’, however if the subject of Jinns having a ‘mind, ears, and eyes’ is allegoric, then the same would have to be said for the humans mentioned in the same verse. “Say, "If all the humans and all the Jinns banded together in order to produce a Quran like this, they could never produce anything " (17:88) Again, we see a ‘physical' description being given to the Jinn and humans together (producing a Quran). "And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment-Seat)! (37:158) Why would the disbelievers claim that the prophet had a ‘blood-relation’ (Nas’ab) with the Jinn?. Is this not a physical attribute!. “Those who disbelieved will say, "Our Lord, show us those among the two kinds-jinns and humans-who misled us, so we can trample them under our feet, and render them the lowliest." (41:29) Would you be able to ‘see’ a ghost?. Would you be able to ‘trample’ it with your feet?. “O you jinns and humans, if you can penetrate the limits of the heavens and the earth, go ahead and penetrate. You cannot penetrate without authorization." (55:33) Again, we see a ‘physical’ movement or penetration of limits/boundaries described for BOTH species. “The day will come when He summons all of them (and says): "O you jinns, you have claimed multitudes of humans." Their human companions will say, "Our Lord, we enjoyed each others' company until we wasted the life span You had set for us." He will say, "Hell is your destiny." They abide therein forever, in accordance with GOD's will. Your Lord is Wise, Omniscient." (6:128) Do you enjoy the company of a ghost?. “They will answer, "Be You glorified. You are our Lord and Master, not them. Instead, they were serving the Jinns; most of them were believers therein." (34:41)

Do people serve ghosts, or living breathing beings?. “Therein are fruits, whom neither man nor Jinn will have touched before them. ." (55:56) Why does GOD tell us that these physical attributes in heaven are ‘untouched’ by MAN or JINN?. Are ghosts capable of physical touch?. “O you jinns and humans, did you not receive messengers from among you, who narrated to you My revelations, and warned you about the meeting of this day? They will say, "We bear witness against ourselves." They were totally preoccupied with the worldly life, and they will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelievers." (6:130) Why would ghosts be preoccupied with the word of humans?. From the above verses, and from others that will follow, it appears that the Jinn are PHYSICAL beings who have eyes, ears, a mind…they are in communication with the humans, they are even served and in collaboration with humans!.

Where are the Jinn? If the Jinn are indeed ‘Physical’ creatures as we are alluding to in this article, then the obvious question is ‘where are they?’. “Recall that We directed a number of jinns to you (Mohammed), in order to let them hear the Quran. When they got there, they said, "Listen." As soon as it was over, they rushed to their people, warning. They said, "O our people, we have heard a book that was revealed after Moses, and confirms the previous scriptures. It guides to the truth; to the right path. "O our people, respond to the call of GOD, and believe in Him. He will then forgive your sins, and spare you a painful retribution."" (46:29-31) If members of the Jinn race were present at a reciting of the Quran, and if these are ‘physical’ beings as we have been pointing out…then the conclusions become very CLEAR: JINNS & HUMANS CAN LOOK ALIKE! The prophet was unable to know that the Jinn were listening to the Quranic recitation except through ‘inspiration’ from GOD in the verses above!. The Jinn even made claim that they are aware of the Book of Moses and its teachings (a book with physical laws for physical people).

Here is the longer version of the same story again with more clues: “Say, "I was inspired that a group of jinns listened, then said, `We have heard a wonderful Quran. " `It guides to righteousness, and we have believed in it; we will never set up any idols beside our Lord. " `The Most High is our only Lord. He never had a mate, nor a son. " `It is the foolish among us who used to utter such nonsense about GOD." `We thought that neither the humans, nor the jinns, could possibly utter lies about GOD. " `Human men used to seek power through Jinn men, but they only afflicted them with a lot of adversity." `They thought, just like you thought, that GOD would not send another (messenger). `We touched the heaven and found it filled with formidable guards and projectiles. " `We used to sit there in positions to listen. Anyone who listens NOW is pursued by a powerful projectile. " `We have no idea if something bad is intended for the inhabitants of Earth, or if their Lord wills to redeem them. " `Some of us are righteous, and some are less than righteous; we follow various paths. " `We knew full well that we can never run away from GOD on Earth; we can never run away and escape. " `When we heard the guidance, we believed therein. Anyone who believes in his Lord will never fear any injustice, nor any affliction. " `Among us are the submitters, and among us are the compromisers.' "As for those who submitted, they are on the right path. As for the compromisers, they will be fuel for Hell. If they remain on the right path, we will bless them with abundant water. We will surely test them all. As for him who disregards the message of his Lord, He will direct him to ever increasing retribution.( 72:1-17) The clues which can be gleaned from the above passages are as follows: 1. Jinn could not be identified from humans when they listened to the Quran; 2. Jinn follow various man-made religions just like humans; 3. Jinn do not know any more than humans do (what is true or false); 4. Jinn have male species similar to humans; 5. Jinn have the ability (or technology?) to travel outside our known universe (logically due to their race being much older that ours); 6. Jinn have been BLOCKED from reaching certain points in space that they used to travel through before (this could be a 'mental' block on astral if not physical travel); 7. Jinn have believers amongst them, as well as rejecters (good & bad). 8. Jinn confirm they are ‘physical’ due to the identification with ‘fuel’ for hell.

In the story of Solomon, we are able to again identify major characteristics of the Jinn: “Mobilized in the service of Solomon were his obedient soldiers of Jinns and humans, as well as the birds; all at his disposal." (27:17) “One audacious from the Jinn said, "I can bring it to you (the throne of Sheba) before you stand up. I am powerful and am to be trusted to do this." (27:39) “To Solomon we committed the wind at his disposal, traveling one month coming and one month going. And we caused a spring of oil to gush out for him. Also, the Jinns worked for him, by his Lord's leave. Any one of them who disregarded our commands, we subjected him to a severe retribution. They made for him anything he wanted-niches, statues, deep pools, and heavy cooking pots. O family of David, work (righteousness) to show your appreciation. Only a few of My servants are appreciative. When the appointed time for his death came, they had no clue that he had died. Not until one of the animals tried to eat his staff, and he fell down, did the Jinns realized that he was dead. They thus realized that had they known the unseen, they would have stopped working so hard as soon as he died. (34:12-14) 1. Physical beings able to make part of an army; 2. Technological or Telepathic ability allows the transfer of large, bulky items across physical space; 3. Posses artistic as well as construction abilities; 4. Unable to know future events just like humans. Although the above information may sound very puzzling at this stage…what would be more feasible: ‘Ghosts living and talking with mankind’, OR ‘an older race which has been able to live, work, and die amongst our species?’. As for the points which speak of technological or telepathic advancement, the Jinn would have very easily been in a position to advance in such if they are millions or even billions of years older that our species (we have 10,000 years of recorded history and we have reached the Moon and launched satellites in space…where would humanity be in 1,000,0000 years of recorded civilization?).

JINN = PHYSICAL BEINGS

Jinn are clearly physical beings who roam the Earth as we do, with the only exception that they are from a different evolutionary line. It is plausible to say that the many recorded writings of people who believe they saw aliens, or demons, or any other manifestation of creatures other than humans and animals may very well have observed a Jinn in its true and unhidden form. Conclusion. The Jinn are an older species who no longer have control of this planet, but some of whom (such as Satan) may still have a burning hatred for our species and are seeking our destruction... These beings are keeping themselves 'hidden' from our eyes by chameleon like abilities and perhaps an ability to hide their nature by transcending realities/dimensions or being underground... Finally, please remember there are Jinn who are on our side and have been fighting their own brethren for the path of GOD… " `Some of us are righteous, and some are less than righteous; we follow various paths. " (Sura 72) We must be clear that this is not a fight about RACE, but it is a fight between GOOD & EVIL. May GOD guide us always…