Jinn are intelligent, invisible creations made from smokeless fire that possess free will (able to choose good or evil) and exist in a parallel dimension.
Main Classes and Types in Islamic/Arab Lore:
- Jann: The earliest or desert shape-shifters.
- Ghoul (Ghul): Nocturnal, shape-shifting, graveyard-dwelling entities associated with cannibalism.
- ‘Ifrit: Enormous, powerful, and cunning subterranean fire spirits.
- Marid: The most powerful, unruly, and gigantic class of jinn, often tied to wishes or the sea.
- Silat (Si’lat): Highly intelligent, expert shape-shifters.
- Nasnas: A weaker, half-human hybrid with a single arm and leg.
- Hinn: Weak, animal-like jinn often appearing as dogs.
- Shiqq: A lower, monstrous, half-formed creation.
- Palis: A vampiric desert entity.
- Qarin: A personal companion spirit assigned to every human at birth.
- ‘Amir: Jinn that inhabit human houses (often appearing as snakes).
- Shayatin (Devils): Rebellious, malevolent jinn led by Iblis (Satan) who try to mislead humanity.
- Muslim Jinn / Believing Jinn: Jinn who accept guidance, follow religion, and are accountable on Judgment Day.
