Understanding Jinn in Islamic Literature

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

Maqolat: Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Transformative Islamic Thought Based on the Qur'an

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.