Djinni (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
- In Islamic mythology, a djinni is a supernatural being created from smokeless fire, with the power to shape-shift into various forms.
- The Arabic folktale "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp" tells the story of a poor boy who discovers a magical lamp and releases a powerful djinni.
- Muslims believe that djinni are among the creations of Allah, just like humans and angels, and can be either good or evil.
- In the Koran, djinni are described as invisible beings with free will, who can either submit to God's will or reject it.
- A person who practices black magic in Islamic cultures is believed to be aided by an evil djinni that is invoked to do its bidding.