Djinn (Noun)
Meaning
(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The villagers believed that a djinn was responsible for the strange occurrences in the abandoned house on the outskirts of town.
- According to Islamic mythology, djinn are created from smokeless fire and have free will like humans.
- In Arabic, the word djinn is often used to refer to a supernatural being that can be either good or evil.
- The Koran mentions that djinn were present at the creation of Adam and were tasked with worshiping the first man.
- Some Muslims believe that djinn can possess humans and are responsible for various mental and physical afflictions.