ABSTRACT
THIS chapter records the cunversion of certain genii, who overheard Muhammad reading the Quran while on his return from Tayif to Makkah. It is only remarkable for the position which it assigns these imaginary beings, -making them along with mankind the recipients of the blessings or curses consequent upon faith or disbelief in the Quran. We have here what professes to be a divine revelation concerning the nature, character, employment, and religion of these spirits. The Quran is therefore responsible for perpetuating the superstitious belief of the Arabs regarding the genii among l\fllslims everywhere.
