Allaah has created different types of jinn. Among them are some who
can take on different forms, such as dogs and snakes; some who are
likeflying winds with wings; and some who can travel and rest. Abu
Tha'labah al-Khushani said: "The Messenger of Allaah (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: 'The jinn are of three types: a
types that has wings, and they fly through the air; a type that looks
like snakes and dogs; and a type that stops for a rest then resumes
its journey."
(Reported by al-Tahhaawiin Mushkil al-Athaar, 4/95,and by al-Tabaraani
in al-Kabeer, 22/214. Shaykhal-Albaani said in al-Mishkaat (2/1206,
no. 4148): al-Tahhaawi and Abu'l-Shaykh reported it with a saheeh
isnaad).
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