We are used to perceive genies as characters from fairy tales from “Thousands and one nights.” Meanwhile, these mysterious and powerful creatures played an important role in ancient Arab mythology. And then migrated to Islam – a new religion that united the peoples of Arabia. Any faithful Muslim believes in Allah, but in the same way sure of the existence of genies and angels. We created man from dry voiced clay obtained from modified mud. And also We used to create genies from a scorching flame, “says The Qur’an, the holy book of Muslims. The genies rightfully exist in Islam, along with people and angels created from the light. And by itself the word “genie” comes from the Arabic “jannah”, that is, “hidden”. 
A photo from open sources Muslims believe that genies are constantly are present next to us, just a human sight is not capable see them. Genies are very different – evil and good, faithful and wicked. Meeting with these creatures is a must. will change a person’s life, but it is impossible to predict in advance – for good or for worse. The heirs of paganism About how they were created genies and what is their story, the cousin of the prophet wrote in detail Muhammad -Abdullah ibn Abbas ibn Abd al-Mutallib. It is considered in Islamic tradition by the first interpreter of the Koran, as well as outstanding theologian and jurist. Here’s how he described the early history of the world: “The first (before the appearance of the human race) on Earth were settled genies. After in their immorality and enmity they crossed all possible boundaries, the Most High sent Iblis to them (Satan, which at that time was not yet cursed and, being the most learned devout genie, was surrounded by angels) and some the number of angels who by force stopped dishonor and war. Then Adam (and Eve) was created. “Thus, the genies are involved in the most important secrets. And even Satan is belonging to their people, and not a fallen angel, as in Christian traditions. Muslims believe that all genies are divided into the righteous (Muslims abiding by the same rules as people belonging to Islam) and apostates (shaitans worshiping Iblis). However, adherents of Salafism – the trend in Islam, professing as much as possible righteous life and “pure faith”, without impurities from popular beliefs or folklore, tend to distrust any genie. Cause the dislike of Islamic fundamentalists for genies is simple. After all, faith in these creatures migrated to Islam directly from pagan beliefs. Archaeologists have long established that until the 7th century, in which the prophet Muhammad began his preaching of faith in one God, the inhabitants of Arabia worshiped genies – good gods. Even in Mecca, which is now is a holy city of Muslims, sacrifices were made to the glory of the genies. 
Photo from open source founder of islam, uniting arab peoples, of course, could not just take and forbid what A generation of Arabs believed. Therefore, the genies are preserved in the Muslim a picture of the world, as if symbolizing the connection of the old and the new. At this is precisely the genies who were blamed for human misconceptions in the field of religion. “Iblis is committed to ensuring that everyone people have become multi-gods. His goal is to lead people to hell, “- directly the Qur’an says. The ifrites and marids of the genies possess many supernatural properties, however, almost do not differ from people in many things. They, just like people, need food and a dream. Like people, they fall in love, get married, give birth to children. IN after all, genies die of old age. And after death their fate similar to human: they will appear before the appointed hour before by a great court, and then the righteous of them will go to heaven, and the wicked – in hell. But with all this, genies are still magical creatures. A because they are able to change their appearance. One of the very first Muslims, Muhammad’s companion named Abdullah ibn Masoud claimed that he personally saw the genies who came to listen to the prophet. is he described that their appearance was very different – from snakes and reptiles to tall people in white clothes. In addition, in various sources it is argued that genies can turn into any animals in plants and even dragons. They may look like people. Often evil genies need a human face in order to realize their insidious plans. And sometimes they act even trickier – take possession of the mind and body of any living creature. Such can happen, for example, if a genie falls in love with a person. By the opinion of Islamic theologians to protect themselves from such a danger, you just need to read the Quran more often. There are several Genie classification options. Some of them are pretty funny. – for example, the division of genies into three types: those who can fly, those who look like snakes and dogs, and those who travel continuously. However, in classical Arab mythology, genies are divided into four type: ifrites, ghouls, silates and marids (maliki). Ifrites are fiery genies, the most powerful and dangerous among them. They serve directly to Iblis and constantly harm people. Any meeting with Ifrit can end in disaster. Ghouls are also unkind creatures. IN pre-Islamic mythology were called werewolves living along roads and attacking travelers. In Islam, the genies were called ghouls, which help Iblis. According to legend, ghouls are able to turn into extremely attractive boys or girls. Using this, they lure people into their lair and devour it. Secret of vulnerability ghoul consists in the fact that it can be killed with just one blow – the second the blow will revive the werewolf. The genies of air are called silatas. They possess light character, able to help a person and even become faithful to him friend. 
Photo from open sources But sometimes they are not averse to mischief and may it’s pretty cruel to play a stranger. Silatov is easy to recognize by blue skin color. Marids are genies of water (although in some myths they are considered independent creatures that are not related to genies). They are considered the most intelligent and wise, therefore among all genies they occupy the position of monarchs and judges. Maridov describe either as a volatile ethereal substance that does not have a stable uniforms, or in the form of white people with white beards, in white clothes, from the mouth and nostrils in which there is a fire. According to tradition The Quran tells a lot about genies. For example, Allah reports people that genies are able to go beyond the boundaries of the universe. But do they can only do so according to God’s will. However sometimes some genies risk without permission to get beyond the sky to eavesdrop on the divine decrees of angels. When such disobedient Allah observes, then he burns them with a celestial star, casting down on the ground. The most famous and revered “genie hunter” in Islam it is believed, of course, King Solomon (Suleiman). Ability subjugate these powerful creatures to himself gave him directly Allah. Suleiman forced genies to work tirelessly for his enrichment. Even after his death, the genies continued to work whole year, since the king’s dead body stood, resting on a staff, and they it seemed that he was still watching them. Genies can meet not only in Islam, but also in Judaism. In the Talmud tells about the spirits that God created on the sixth day of creation. Due to the holy Saturday, the Creator did not have time create their bodies. At the same time, oddly enough, they, like people, eat, drink, breed and die. According to the Talmud, these creatures much like angels, can move from one end of the world to another and know the future. The holy book of the Jews warns that people should be wary of them. Victor BANEV
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