Do you believe in beings that cannot be perceived by our limited human senses?

The root verb is “JANNA,” meaning “concealed” or “covered with darkness.” In the Quran, “jinn” signifies intense darkness and refers to things, beings, or forces hidden from our senses. They have their own objective reality, whether tangible or abstract.In the Quran, “jinn” refers to spiritual forces or beings beyond our physical perception. This includes “satans” and “satanic forces,” as well as “angels” and “angelic forces.” All of them are considered concealed from our senses.

The Quran uses parabolic language to emphasize the non-physical nature of these invisible manifestations. It mentions jinn being created from fire and draws a parallel with the creation of angels from light. Both light and fire are closely related.The term “jinn” is also applied to phenomena indicating sentient organisms with a nature different from our own. They are not normally accessible to our senses. Our inability to perceive them doesn’t justify denying their existence.The Quran refers to “the realm beyond human perception” and suggests the presence of multiple worlds and different forms of life interacting in ways beyond our understanding.

Sometimes, interactions between their mode of existence and ours may give rise to strange manifestations. These have been interpreted as ghosts, demons, and other supernatural apparitions by primitive human imagination.In the Quran, “jinn” may also refer to elemental forces of nature, including human nature, that remain hidden from our senses. They manifest only through their effects.

In some cases, “jinn” may symbolically personify humanity’s relationship with satanic forces or signify human preoccupation with occult powers and practices. The Quran consistently condemns such endeavors.Lastly, references to “jinn” in the Quran may recall legends embedded in people’s consciousness, but their purpose is to illustrate moral or spiritual truths. Understanding the concept of jinn requires personal contemplation.

~ Muhammad Asad(Also known as Leopold Weiss )