Understanding Jinn in Islamic Literature

Amir Reza Kusuma; Al Fathan Al Fathan

doi:10.58355/maqolat.v4i3.241

Authors

Amir Reza Kusuma Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Bina Muwahhidin, Boyolali
Al Fathan Al Fathan Institute Attaqwa KH Noer Ali (IAN), Bekasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58355/maqolat.v4i3.241

Keywords:

Jinn, Magic, Witchcraft, Islamic Literature

Abstract

Physical illnesses are often related to the spiritual element caused by a magic. Magic often uses the media of the jinn, which is a mysterious creature in a non-physical form that is believed in Islam. This article is a literature study that explores verses and hadiths as sources of Islamic teachings in viewing the jinn. This study emphasizes to reveal the characteristics of the jinn, both in terms of creation and abilities, which are mentioned in Islamic teaching literature. The focus of this study, in particular, is the work of Sa’ad Said, a Muslim academic who has written extensively on real of magic and the jinn.

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