Jinn: A SeekersGuidance Reader
This is a reader on Jinn. It is a collection of some of the best articles and questions asked about the Jinn, their nature, the trouble they cause, and how to ward oneself from it.
Say [O Muhammad]: It is revealed to me that a company of the Jinn listened, and they said: Lo! we have heard a marvelous Qur’an,
Which guides unto righteousness, so we believe in it and we ascribe no partner unto our Lord. (Sura al-Jinn 72:1-2)
First there is the general question about the Jinn, their existence, and how best to protect oneself from their mischief. The Jinn: The Reality of Their Existence and How to Protect Ourselves From Them.
Then there is this on the the nature of the foremost among evil jinn. Is Iblis Really from the Jinn? Why Is Iblis Blaming Allah for Leading Him Astray? and How Did Iblis Know That There Would Be a Day of Resurrection?
A Seeker asks a question about an alleged letter from the Prophet, blessing and peace be upon him, to the Jinn on behalf of one of the Companions: Did the Prophet Dictate a Letter to Jinn?
This question has to do with the way fortune tellers and, by implication, magicians and sorcerers make use of jinn as helpers in their “craft.” Jinn and Fortune Telling.
That is of course related to this question: Is It Permissible To Seek the Aid of Jinn? The short answer is, of course, no.
What follows is an explanation as to the possible relation between jinn mischief and sleep paralysis. Is There Any Relation Between Sleep Paralysis and Jinn?
Then there are a few questions on whether troubles that some face are caused by jinn. Is Someone Using Black Magic to Destroy My Marriage? and Baby Stopped Drinking Milk.
A deeply worried and troubled mother asks: Is My Child’s Frightening Behavior Being Caused by Jinns?
Some are certain they are being troubled by jinn and ask for advice on how to get rid of them. How Can I Fend off Continual Jinn Harassment? and I Am Being Menaced By A Jinn, What Do I Do?
One Seeker is advised to take care and exhaust all possible medical explanations before concluding that what they are suffering from is due to jinn. Medical Conditions and Waswasa.
Another wonders: Does the Qur’an Mention OCD or Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) Being Caused by Jinn?
A business owner suspects that jinn might be harming his endeavors. What Is Preventing People from Seeing My Business Over My Competitor?
To protect yourself and your loved ones from jinn, read this: Jinn, Black Magic and How to Protect Yourself, by Shaykh Amer Jamil, and this: Are There Any Prayers For Driving Away Jinn?
May Allah grant you protection from the evil of jinn and men, true patience and gratitude, and the best of this world and the one to come. Amin.
