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Who are the Jinn?
By Layth (e-mail: laytth@hotmail.com)
All cultures and peoples, without
exception, have beliefs and experiences of the existence of
extraterrestrial beings be they called "ghosts, spirits,
aliens, demons, etc." In the Arabic culture, these
extraterrestrial beings have been given the name "Jinn" and
are believed to be invisible creatures that possess superhuman
powers and even the ability to possess human beings.
While the above paragraph would be
written off as "non-sense" or "tall tales" by most modern
critics, we are confronted with a clear reason for examination
since God's Scripture indeed confirms the existence of these
extraterrestrial beings known as Jinn!
"I did not create the Jinn and the
humans except to serve Me." (51:56)
This article will attempt to
examine the concept of Jinn using the light of the Quran to
understand what and who these creatures are.
"He created the human from a clay, like
pottery. And the Jinn He created from a smokeless fire."
(55:14-15)
"And We have created man from a clay
hardened and shaped. And the Jinn, We created him before that
from the fire of the fierce hot winds." (15:26-27)
The first clue we are given about the
Jinn is the nature of their composition. God tells us that
these beings are created from a 'smokeless fire' whereas man
is created from mud/clay.
We are also told that the Jinn were
created before mankind was created.
Science tells us that the Earth was
nothing but a volcanic mass of fire when it was first created,
and that water, which is the core element for biological life,
did not appear on this planet until after it had cooled for
many millions of years. Therefore, if the creation and
evolution of man began with the presence of water on Earth,
then it is reasonable to state that the creation of the Jinn began
when the Earth was still a hot fiery mass many millions of
years ago.
"And we touched the heavens, but found it full of powerful
guards and projectiles. And we used to sit in it in places of
listening, but anyone who sits now finds a projectile seeking
him." (72:8-9)
The Quran also tells us that Jinn used
to move freely about in the galaxy until God restricted their
movement to our universe only.
It may very well be that these beings
had technology and vehicles which allowed space travel, but
the more likely understanding of the verse is that the Jinn
were themselves able to travel the universe by nature of their
being which is not biological and therefore not in need of
air, water, etc.
"O Children of Adam, do not let the devil
afflict you as he evicted your parents from the paradise; he
removes from them their garments to show them their lusts. He
and his tribe see you from where you do not see them. We have
made the devils as allies for those who do not believe."
(7:27)
"But the devil whispered to him, he said:
'O Adam, shall I lead you to the tree of immortality and a
kingdom which will not waste away?'" (20:120)
"And the Day We gather them all: 'O tribes of Jinn, you
have managed to take many humans.' Their supporters from the
humans said: 'Our Lord, we have indeed enjoyed one another,
and we have reached our destiny to which You delayed us.' He
said: 'The Fire is your dwelling, in it you shall abide
eternally, except as your Lord wishes.' Your Lord is Wise,
Knowledgeable." (6:128)
The final significant clue we are given
about the Jinn is that, due to their composition, they have
the ability to be seen or unseen by the naked human eye. The
example of Adam clearly shows that Satan decided to reveal
himself when communicating with them to eat from the tree,
however, the general theme found in the Quran is that they
chose to be unseen more than they are seen.
What Are Jinn?
All of the clues given in the Quran lead
to one logical as well as scientific conclusion:
Jinn are
Intelligent Plasma/Energy Beings.
Plasma is energy matter that makes-up
99% of the known universe. The description the Quran gives
of Jinn being made from a 'smokeless fire' fits perfectly with
this energy matter which is present but is not always possible
to view with the naked eye.
"Plasma is by far the most common
form of matter known. Plasma in the stars and in the tenuous
space between them make up over 99% of the visible universe and
perhaps most of that which is not visible. On earth we live upon
an island of "ordinary" matter. The different states of matter
found on earth are solid, liquid, and gas. We have learned to
work, play, and rest using these states of matter. Sir William
Crookes, an English physicist, identified another, more
fundamental, state of matter in 1879. In 1929, Nobel Laureate
Irving Langmuir gave this state a name, plasma. He borrowed the
term from medical science because the matter with which he
worked resembled life itself. It formed cells through
bifurcation and often acted in a complicated and unpredictable
manner. Plasma is defined as an assemblage of charged particles
called electrons and ions that react collectively to forces
exerted by electric and magnetic fields."
http://public.lanl.gov/alp/plasma/ubiquitous.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics)
"And We
created you, then We shaped you, then We said to the Angels:
'Yield to Adam;'
so they yielded except for Satan, he was not of those who
yielded. He said: 'What has
prevented you from yielding when I have ordered you?'
He said: 'I am far better than him,
You created me from fire and created him from clay!'"
(7:11-12)
While the Jinn were
created long before mankind to uphold God's commands and serve
Him alone, the authority for planet Earth was passed on to the
human race by
God's decree.
The Jinn, being able to
travel the galaxy and eavesdrop, were able to listen to God's
command that was issued to His angels informing them of the
new authority given to the being called "man". This knowledge
resulted in an exchange between the Jinn (represented by
Satan) and the Almighty whereby the Satan seeks permission to
remain on Earth and prove that mankind is not fit for the task
and that his people are better suited.
"And we touched the heavens, but found it full of powerful
guards and projectiles. And we used to sit in it in places of
listening, but anyone who sits now finds a projectile seeking
him." (72:8-9)
"And entice whoever you can of
them with your voice, and mobilize all your forces and men
against them, and you may share with them in their money and
children, and promise them.” But the devil promises nothing
but deceit. 'As for My servants, you
will have no power over them.' And
your Lord suffices as a Caretaker."
(17:64-65)
Although God grants
Satan his request to remain on Earth with humans, the
following conditions are placed upon the Jinn:
-
Jinn can no longer move
about in the galaxy and eavesdrop, they are now restricted to
movement in this universe only.
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Jinn can only
communicate with humans if the human host allows it (i.e. humans may
refuse to accept communication thereby shutting out the Jinn
completely).
"And among us are those who are
good doers, and some of us are opposite to that, we are in many
paths. And we acknowledge that we
cannot escape God on Earth, nor can we escape Him if we run.
And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. So
whoever believes in his Lord, then he will not fear a decrease
in reward, nor a burdensome punishment.
And among us are those who submitted, and among us are
the compromisers. As for those who have submitted, they have
sought what is correct. And as for the
compromisers, they are firewood for Hell."
(72:11-15)
After having related
the negative history between mankind and Jinn, it is
imperative to note that the Jinn (with the exception of Satan)
were given a chance by the Almighty to reflect upon their
decision and to repent to God before the Day of Judgment
approaches. Indeed, according to the events in sura 72, some
Jinn have already repented and accepted to follow the way of
God rather than follow the arrogance of Satan and be punished
for eternity with him.
"And for Solomon the wind was
given, traveling one month coming and one month going, and We
caused a spring of tar to flow for him. And from among the Jinn
are those that worked for him by his Lord's leave; and any one
of them who turns from Our commands, We shall cause him to taste
the retribution of the Fire. They made for him what he desired
of enclosures, and statues, and pools of deep reservoirs, and
heavy pots. “O family of David, work to show thanks.” Only a few
of My servants are appreciative. Then, when We decreed death for
him, nothing informed them of his death until a worm kept eating
from his staff, so when he fell down, the Jinn realised that if
they had known the unseen, they would not have remained in the
humiliating retribution." (34:12-14)
The most famous story
of the Jinn is that of the prophet Solomon and the power he
was given by God over them. The story reveals many things
about these beings which can be summarized as follows:
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Jinn and humans can
communicate;
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Jinn do not follow
human will/instructions unless forced by God to do so;
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Jinn can affect the
material world (i.e. they can move physical items or even
craft objects);
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Jinn do not follow the
same concept of time as humans (i.e. Jinn can stay for days
without moving as evidenced by the Jinn not noticing Solomon's
death until a worm finished eating its way through his staff
for the staff to break).
Questions/Issues
Jinn can`t be living creatures made from
fire/energy as God tells us that living things are made from
water, not fire as per 21:30?
"Did those who reject not see that the
heavens and the Earth were one piece and We tore them apart? And
that We made from the water everything that lives. Will they not
believe?" (21:30)
The question is based on an incorrect
analysis of verse 21:30 as the verse states that `from water
came all living things` (a statement of fact) and not `every
living thing came from water` (a condition).
The difference in the wording can be clearly
seen when we compare to another verse where God tells us that
`every moving creature is made from water`. Such wording negates
that any moving/daba creature that crawls or walks on two or
four feet can be made from anything other than water as its main
composition.
"And God created every moving creature from
water. So some of them move on their bellies, and some walk on
two legs, and some walk on four. God creates whatever He wills.
God is capable of all things." (24:45)
If Jinn share the planet with us, why
can`t we see them or don`t know more about them?
As this article started off by stating,
nearly every culture and every place on earth has an awareness
of non-human beings be they called ghosts or jinn or demons or
spirits. The common feature of these beings is that their
presence can be felt or sensed, but that they are rarely seen by
the human eye except as flickers or shadowy figures. In-fact,
certain fields take this phenomena so seriously that they have
dedicated areas of research to the understanding of these
phenomena.
Also, there may be evidence indicating the presence of
'intelligent life' in the form of energy balls that have behaved very peculiarly and have been mainly witnessed and
recorded by pilots (see National Aviation Reporting Center on
Anomalous Phenomena
http://www.narcap.org). While these may not necessarily be
`Jinn`, they may prove to be the link in determining the
possibility of life existing in other than organic form.
Conclusion
- Jinn are beings made of energy "Plasma" that is derived
from smokeless fire;
- Jinn were created before mankind to
serve God;
- Jinn were able to travel the galaxy
and listen-in on God's commands to His angels;
- Jinn overheard God's declaration that
humans are to be the beings of authority on the planet
Earth;
- Jinn opposed God's judgment and Satan
pleaded with God that he and his kind be allowed to remain
on Earth so as to prove that mankind is unworthy;
- God granted Satan's request, with
restriction on the movement of Jinn to this universe only;
- Jinn remain mainly invisible to the
human eye unless they chose to be seen.
- Jinn may affect physical items, move
objects and mold matter into useful tools;
- Jinn camp is has been split between those who
repented to God and those who insist on Satan's way;
- Human messengers are sent not only to
revert mankind, but also to revert Jinn;
- Jinn and humans may communicate based
on the fact that humans welcome such communication.
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