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Sila Jinn, Jann, Hinn and Shiqq: The Lesser-Known Types of Jinn
Sila jinn, jann, hinn and shiqq explained: what Arabic sources say about these lesser-known types of jinn and how they differ from the ghul and ifrit.
Nasnas: The Half-Human Jinn of Arabic Folklore Explained
Nasnas explained: the half-bodied creature of Arabic folklore with one arm, one leg and one eye. Its origins, the shiqq, and what medieval sources say.
Ghul: The Ghoul of Arabic Folklore and Where the Word Came From
Ghul explained: what the ghoul is in Arabic folklore, the desert shapeshifter of pre-Islamic poetry, the hadith on it, and how it became the ghoul.
Qareen Explained: The Companion Jinn in Islam and Folklore
Qareen explained: what the companion jinn is in the Quran and hadith, how it differs from the angel qarin, and how folklore reshaped the idea.
Types of Jinn Explained: Marid, Ifrit, Ghul, Sila, Jann and More
The types of jinn explained: marid, ifrit, ghul, sila, jann, qareen, hinn and nasnas, where each name comes from, and how sources rank them.
Ifrit Meaning: What an Ifrit Is, From the Quran to Folklore
Ifrit meaning explained: what an ifrit is in Arabic, the one Quranic ifrit in Solomon's court, the afreet of Egyptian folklore, and how fiction changed it.
What Does an Ifrit Look Like? Texts, Folklore and Art Compared
What does an ifrit look like? Compare the Quran, the Arabian Nights, Egyptian folklore and modern art to see where the fiery, horned image came from.
Marid Jinn Explained: Marid Meaning, Ifrit and Marid Compared
Marid jinn meaning explained: the Arabic root, the Qur'an's rebellious marid, the marids of the Arabian Nights, and how a marid differs from an ifrit.
