ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the existence and types of Jinn from the Qur’an, Sunnah and statements from scholars. Muslims are required to have a firm belief, with no shadow of a doubt, in the existence of the Jinn. From the evidence of the Qur’an and Sunnah, it is clear that the world of the Jinn exists. Allah, the Almighty, has created different types of Jinn. Every individual has a Jinn who has been appointed to be his constant companion. Sūrat Al- Jinn 72 reveals that there are categories of Jinn: believers, disbelievers, misguided and guided. There are of different categories of Jinn including Aamar, Arwaah, Shaytan, Maarid and Ifreet. From a theological perspective, why people are afraid of the Jinn is one of the greatest misconceptions. There is a misperception that Jinn possessed some divine qualities which is in total opposition with the Islamic creed. The supplications to, and the use of Jinn is considered as Shirk (the worship of anything but Allah). The lack of knowledge of Tawheed, ignorance, spreading myths and failure to protect oneself from the harm of the Jinn have been put forward as the causes of widespread misinformation and misperception.
