Jinn-Spirits,- Questions and Answers on Jinns

Questions and Answers on Jinns
Question 1: Who are the jinn?
The jinn are among the creatures that Allah (swt)created. Allah (swt)
created angels, jinn, mankind, animals, plantsand others. Jinn have
some qualities like human beings. These qualities are intellect,
discrimination, freedom,and the power to choosebetween right and
wrong, between true and false, as well as between good and bad.
Question 2: When did Allah (swt) create the jinn?
Allah (swt) created the jinn before Adam (pbuh)was created. Both were
created in heaven and lived in paradise. One may read in Surah
Al-Hijr(The Rocky Tract) [Qur'an, 15:26-27]. However, nothing was
mentioned about the duration of time of the jinn's creation before
Adam (pbuh).
Question 3: What are jinn created from?
Jinn are created from fire of hot wind [Qur'an, 15:27]; and from
smokeless fire [Qur'an, 55:15]. They were originally made from fire
and then molded and shaped in the form and shape that Allah (swt)
wanted them to be.
Question 4: Do jinn have bodies?
Yes and no! It depends upon the information that one has. One group of
scholars believe that jinn do not have bodies of their own. They also
do not inhabit bodies of other creatures. However, they do exist
independently by themselves. Therefore, they do not know how they
exist without bodies: smoke, flame, fire or what?
The other group of scholars do believe that jinn do have bodies either
definite or subtle. If their bodies are definite then they have some
density; otherwise,if they are subtle, then they are so fine that our
weak eyes cannot see them. One may read Surah Al-A'raf (The Heights)
[Qur'an, 7:27]. Even if they are subtle they should have weightand
density similar to that of the air itself.
Question 5: Do jinn die?
Yes. Jinn do die. As long as they are creatures created by Allah
(swt), they should die. They arecreatures that marry, produce
children, eat, drink, and die like all other creatures in the
universe. One may read Qur'an Surah Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful)
[Qur'an, 55:26-28].
Question 6: Do the jinn feel envy of us?
Yes. There are two types of evil eye: human and the jinn. One has to
read regularly 'A'oozu Billahi Minash-shaitanir Rajeem. Also, by
reading Ayah Al-Kursi and Al-Mu'awwazatain, one will be protected from
the evil eyes of both the jinn and mankind.
Question 7: Are there messengers and prophets from within the community of jinn?
Yes. Allah (swt) has sent prophets and messengers to jinn from within
the jinn community. Also, Allah (swt) sent Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to
mankind, to jinn, and to other creatures. In SurahAl-An'am (The
Cattle), Allah (swt) explains that He sent messengers to men and to
jinn. See Qur'an [6:130].
Question 8: Do jinn have different religions, sects and denominations?
In Surah Al-Jinn (Ch. 72), Allah (swt) informs us that some jinn
accepted Islam, while others refused. Those who refused have deviated,
and developed for themselves different methods, different ways of
life, and different religions, sects and denominations.
Question 9: Do jinn marry and have children?
Yes. Jinn do marry and they do have children. The way they marry is
not known to us yet. We may be able to know thefuture if Allah (swt)
wants us to know.
People never knew about microbes, viruses, and the unseen micro
creatures. Now we are able to know many things about their life
cycles, their life duration, their methods of duplication or
reproduction: sexually and asexually. The mere fact that we do not
know how the jinn marry and reproduce does not negate their being
married and reproduced. The Qur'an stipulates in Surah Al-Kahf (18:50)
that they have offsprings. Similarly, the Qur'an states in Surah
Al-Rahman (55:56) that jinn and human beings never touched
(married)the ladies of paradise.
Question 10: Do jinn have animals as pets?
Yes. Jinn do have animals or beasts of their own. The Prophet (pbuh)
mentioned that every piece of dung is fodder for the beasts of the
jinn. However, we do not know what type of beasts the jinn have. The
same thing is to be said as to the varieties ofbeasts, their number,
their shape, their size, their weight and so on.
Question 11: Do jinn have homes of their own?
Yes. The jinn do have homes. They live all over the planet earth.
However, there are special places that one may find them in abundance
and on a regular basis. These are deserts, ruins, places of impurities
such as dunghills, bathrooms and graveyards. They live in houses of
human beings too. For those who enter their houses mentioning the name
of Allah (swt), the jinn cannot have a place to stay overnight in that
house. If the people of the house mention the name of Allah (swt)
before eating, then the shaitan will not be able to eat with them.
Question 12: Is it true that animals see jinn andangels?
Yes. Animals do see angels and shaitan. When a rooster sees an angel,
it starts crowing. However, when a donkey starts braying it is seeing
a jinn.

Jinn-Spirits,- The First Muslim Jinns

Allaah tells us that some of the jinn said (interpretation of the meaning):
" 'And some of us are Muslims, and of us some are al-qaasitoon
(disbelievers - those whohave deviated from the Right Path). And
whosoever has embraced Islam, then such have sought the Right Path.
And as for the qaasitoon, they shall be firewood for Hell.'" [al-Jinn
72:14-15]
The Muslims among the jinn are of different levels as regards
righteousness and taqwa. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"[Some jinn said:] 'There are among us some that are righteous, and
some the contrary; we are groups, each having a different way
(religious sects, etc.)'" [al-Jinn 72:11]
The story of how the first jinns of this ummah became Muslims was
narrated by 'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Abbaas, who said:"The Prophet (peace
andblessings of Allaah be upon him) went out with a group of his
Companions heading forthe marketplace of 'Ukaaz. This was when the
shayaateen were prevented from getting any news from heaven, and
shooting stars had been sent against them. The shayaateen went back to
their people, who said, 'What is the matter with you?' They said, 'We
cannot get news from heaven, and shooting stars were sent against us.'
Their people said, 'Nothing is stopping you from hearing news from
heaven except some new event that must have happened. Go and look in
the east and the west of the earth, and see if you can find out what
it is that is stopping you from hearing news from heaven.' Those who
went out in the direction of Tihaamah came upon the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) in Nakhlah, when he was on his way to
'Ukaaz, and found him leading his Companions in Fajr prayer. When they
heardthe Qur'aan, they listened to it and said, 'By Allaah, this is
what is stopping us from hearing news from heaven.' When they went
back to their people, they said, 'O our people, we have heard
awonderful Recital (the Qur'aan). It guides to theRight Path, and we
have believed therein, and weshall never join (in worship) anything
with our Lord (Allaah). [al-Jinn 72:2 - interpretation of the
meaning]. Then Allaah revealed to His Prophet peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) the words (interpretation of the meaning): "Say (O
Muhammad): 'It has been revealed to me that a group of jinns listened
(to this Qur'aan)...' [al-Jinn 72:1],and Allaah revealed to him what
the jinn had said." (reported by al-Bukhaari, 731).

Muslim women in married life

Relationships based on worldly values can degenerate into baseness, as
often happens in marriage. When people's love and respect is based on
thesevalues, they can lose these feelings quickly when circumstances
change. This is almost inevitable when love, respect, and loyalty
depend on one's beauty,wealth, health, job, or status, for when these
temporary and superficial characteristics disappear, so will the other
person's love. Someone who follows such criteria will find no reason
to continue to love and honor his or her spouse when the basis for
those values is lost.
Belief, fear and respect of Allah, and decency of character are what
makelove, respect, and loyaltyendure. Someone who loves his or her
spouse for their belief and character will, in married life, be
respectful, loyal, and decent. Losing one's youth, health, or beauty
will not affect the love and consideration among spouses for each
other, and neither will losing one's wealth or social status. They
will not cause trouble or discontent to the other person because of
their firm belief and fear and respect of Allah, whatever the
circumstances. Believers will always be gentle and compassionate, as
well as fair and tolerant, for they will consider this to be a
responsibility entrusted to them by Allah. Islamic morality has a very
high opinion of women and seeks to prevent them from suffering any
difficulties or hardships. Thus, believing men safeguard the rights of
women and are most considerate toward them.
So close is the marital relationship that the Qur'an says of the
spouses: "They are clothing for you, and you for them" (Surat
al-Baqara: 187). In this verse, Allah reminds people that each spouse
has equal responsibilities. The word "clothing" stands for the
responsibility of guarding and protectingone another and also suggests
that men and women have complementary qualities.
Another verse states the importance of love and compassion in
marriage: "Among His Signs is that He created spouses for you of your
own kind, sothat you might find tranquillity in them. And He has
placed affection and compassion between you. There are certainly Signs
in that for people who reflect" (Surat ar-Rum: 21). Believers consider
their spouses to be gifts that Allah has given into theircare, and
therefore value one another greatly. They show affection and
compassion when their spouse makes a mistake or falls short in some
way, and know that behaving according to the Qur'an will help them
overcome all difficulties and solve their problems. As a result,
marriage helps both spouses find contentment and peace.
With the phrase "you have been intimate withone another" (Surat
an-Nisa': 21), Allah proclaims the closeness and intimacy of married
life. The secret of this closeness, intimacy, and valuing of each
other is their intention to create an everlasting togetherness that
will extend into the Hereafter. True loyalty and love requires this
attitude. Since their love is neither selfish nor temporary, but
intendedto be everlasting, they are completely loyal, close, honest,
and intimate with one another.
Qur'an's morality forms the basis for a marital relationship based on
togetherness, one in which both parties fear and respect Allah and
follow His morality. In such a relationship, eachperson's loyalty,
faithfulness, love, sincerity, tolerance, and modesty complement and
support the other person. Such a marriage is stable and long-lasting.
The marriages of people without these qualities, on the other hand,
are short-lived.
Islam considers marriageto be a comfort for women, for in it she
experiences love, respect, loyalty, and faithfulness in the best
possible way. She is always respected, valued, and honored. The
absence of any pride, superiority complex, and lies enables her to
find peace and contentment.
Being Protective of Women
By proclaiming "We senddown in the Qur'an that which is a healing and
a mercy to the believers," (Surat al-Isra': 82) Allah states that
Islamic morality will always direct people toward thegood and that the
Qur'an's verses are a mercy for them. These verses, revealed to create
contentment and justice among people, guarantee the rights of women in
both their social and family lives. And, the verse "We bringyou the
truth and the best of explanations" (Surat al-Furqan: 33) makes clear
the fact that the Qur'an contains all ofthe knowledge needed to find
the value, love, and respect that they deserve in every aspect of
their lives.
This is a great mercy, comfort, and gift from Allah for women as well.
When people behave according to the Qur'an'smorals, all disputes over
the role and place of women in society, as well as the controversy
surrounding them in unbelieving societies, will certainly come to an
end.
We will now explore some of the verses that guard women's social
rights and reveal their importance and value in Islam's moral system.
All true and lasting solutions to women's problems are found in the
Qur'an. Islam, which was revealed to guide humanity to salvation,
genuinely values women. Many verses protect women and their rights,
for the Qur'an eliminated the prevalent misguided stereotypes of women
and gave them a respectable position in society. Our Lord teachesthat
superiority in His presence is based not ongender, but rather on one's
fear and respect ofAllah, faith, good character, devotion, and
dedication to Him.
Allah has revealed the steps that women need to take to ensure their
protection and respect within society, and for them to find the love
and dignity that they deserve. All of these measures benefit women and
seek to prevent damage to their interests or any form of oppression
and unnecessary stress.
Divorcing Women with Their Consent
The believers' fear and respect of Allah, as well as their belief,
cause them to obey their conscience and the Qur'an's values at every
moment. But for unbelievers, their base instincts and Satan are their
guiding influences.Thus, they seek to satisfytheir self-interest and
their ego instead of acting fairly and nicely. This scenario is often
seen when relationships end, such as a marriage based upon financial
self-interest.
For these people, divorce means the end of all bonds based on mutual
interest, for when these interests no longer exist, there is no longer
any reason for them to value or respect the other party. As a result,
they see no reason to do anything good for that person, and so move to
protect their own interests regardless of the other person's
situation.
Believers display a totally different type of behavior in such
circumstances, for their only goal in life is to winAllah's good
pleasure. Fully aware that following the whims of their self-interest
or ego displeases Him, they adhere to the Qur'an's morality and their
conscience. Therefore, even in the case of divorce, they treat each
other well and with justice.
Allah commands men to divorce their wives in the best possible way:
"When you divorce women and they are near the end of their waiting
period, then either retain them with correctness and courtesyor
release them with correctness and courtesy" (Surat al-Baqara: 231).
Pursuing only Allah's good pleasure, they treat their ex-wives
withtolerance, compassion, politeness, respect, and thoughtfulness,
thereby continuing their former loving and respectful manner toward
each other. Allah reveals the male believers' correct behavior in such
circumstances:
O you who believe! When you marry believing women and then divorce
them before you have touched them, there is no waiting period for you
to calculate for them, so give them a giftand let them go with
kindness. (Surat al-Ahzab: 49)

The Qur'an addresses men and women in the same manner

Every society knows all of the traditional arguments about women's
ideal role and place. Their social status and importance in the
family, whether or not they should work, and other social issues have
been discussed seemingly forever. For Muslims, these issues were
settled by the Qur'an: Men and women are equal. The facts that men and
women have different physical builds and that women are generally
weaker than men are irrelevant and cannot be used to reduce women's
value.
What truly matters in Islamic morality is not whether someone is male
or female, but whether or not he or sheis a believer who fears and
respects Allah. Each believer is expected to strive to live by the
Qur'an's morality, for theresults of this struggle are what Allah
values and will measure in the Hereafter. Allah reveals the qualities
that all Muslims, male or female, should have:
The men and women of the believers are friends of one another. They
command what is right and forbid what is wrong, keep up prayer and
give the alms [ zakat ], and obey Allah and His Messenger. They are
the people on whom Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.
(Suratat-Tawba: 71)
As Allah reveals, all Muslims, regardless of their gender, have the
same responsibilities: to worship Allah, live according to the
Qur'an'smorality, command good and prevent evil, and abide by the
Qur'an's rules. Allah promises everyone who fears and respects the
limits that He has established for humanitythat He will give them the
ability to distinguish right from wrong:
O you who believe! If you have fear of [and respect] Allah, He will
give you discrimination, erase your bad actions, and forgive you.
Allah's favor is indeed immense.(Surat al-Anfal: 29)
Any man or woman who acts on the impulses of the intellect derived
from belief can achieve success in many areas. This depends on their
will, motivation, and persistence. Believers never rest on their
laurels, for it is part of Islamic morality to always strive to be
more intelligent, talented, responsible, and virtuous, as well as to
seek to always improve upon their character. Allah reveals that
believers pray to Him fora character that will make them role models
for those around them:
Those who say: "Our Lord, give us joy in our wives and children, and
make us a good examplefor those who guard against evil. " (Surat
al-Furqan: 74)
Islam states that men and women are totally equal. For both of them,
it all depends on their ability to exceed what is expected of them by
realizing the full potential of their character and personality, and
by fulfilling their responsibilities. For this reason, believing women
do not struggle for equality with men, but exert themselves in the
race to do good, defined in the Qur'an as the effort to win Allah's
good pleasure. For this end, they race to become the person mostloved
by Allah so that they may win His good pleasure and be the nearest to
Him. Allah reveals that these effortsdetermine the Muslim's
superiority over others in this life as well as in the Hereafter:
Such people are truly racing toward good things, and they are the
first to reach them. (Surat al-Mu'minun: 61)
Then We made Our chosen servants inherit the Book. But some of them
wrong themselves, some are ambivalent, and some outdo each other in
good by Allah's permission. That is the great favor. (Surah Fatir: 32)
The equality between men and women is also seen in the fact that Allah
gives them equal rights in this world:
We made everything on Earth adornment for it so that We could test
them to see whose actions are the best. (Surat al-Kahf: 7)
Every soul will taste death. We test you with both good and evil as a
trial. And you will be returned to Us. (Surat al-Anbiya': 35)
In the above verses, Allah reveals that He tests men and women sothat
they can show who is better. In another verse, He says that He will
test men and women with various trials until the day they die, and
that those who show patience will be rewarded with His mercy:
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger, as well as
loss of wealth, life, and fruits. But give good news to the steadfast.
(Surat al-Baqara: 155)
Allah gave each man andwoman a fixed number of years, holds them both
responsible for their choices, gave them a sense of right and wrong,
and made their base instincts and Satan their enemies. And whoever
shows strengthof character and works for good in the face of these
realities here on Earth will receive the best rewards from Allah in
both worlds:
I will not let the deeds ofany doer among you go to waste, male or
female—you are both the samein that respect. Those who have left their
homes and were driven from their homes, and [who] suffered harm in My
Way and fought and were killed, I will erase their bad actions and
admit them into Gardenswith rivers flowing under them, as a rewardfrom
Allah. The best of all rewards is with Allah. (Surah Al 'Imran: 195)
He also reminds men andwomen that no one will be treated unjustly as
regards the rewards they are to receive on Earth as well as in the
Hereafter: "Anyone who acts rightly, male or female, being a
believer,We will give them a good life and will recompense them
according to the best of what they did" (Surat an-Nahl: 97).
The Qur'an Addresses Men and Women in the Same Manner
Looking at the Qur'an in general, we see that men and women are
addressed in the same manner. This is yet another indication that
Allah is concerned only with a person's true and heart-felt belief and
not his or her age or gender.In this respect, the Qur'an addresses men
and women together and reminds them that they have the same
responsibilities. There are many such verses, among them: "Anyone,
male or female, who does right actions and believes, will enter the
Garden. They will not be wronged by so much as the tiniest speck"
(Surat an-Nisa: 124).
When revealing things about unbelievers, Allah also addresses them in
the same manner. He reveals that unbelievers and hypocrites of both
genders will be treated alike. For example:
The men and women of the hypocrites are as bad as one another. They
command what is wrong and forbid what is right, and they keep their
fists tightly closed. They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten
them. The hypocrites are deviators.(Surat at-Tawba: 67)
Allah has promised the men and women of the hypocrites and unbelievers
the Fire of Hell, remaining in it timelessly, forever. It willsuffice
them. Allah has cursed them. They will have an everlasting punishment.
(Surat at-Tawba: 68)
This was so that Allah might punish hypocritical men and women as well
as the associating men and women—those who think bad thoughts about
Allah, and turn toward the men and women of the believers. Allah is
Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat al-Ahzab: 73)
And so that He might punish hypocritical men and women as well as
associating men and women—those who think bad thoughts about Allah.
They will suffer an evil turn of fate. Allah is angry with them, has
cursed them, and prepared Hell for them. What an evil destination!
(Surat al-Fath: 6)
As these verses make clear, men and women are equal in their trial on
Earth as well as in thereward they receive in the Hereafter.