Hadiths on The Jinn

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8 explained prophetic hadiths on "The Jinn": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This section brings together eight hadiths on the jinn: their creation from a fire with blackish flames, the way the devils turned the servants away from their religion, and Iblis's throne set upon the water from which he sends his squads. Also included are the prohibition of praying at sunrise and sunset, the recitation of the Qur'an before jinn who came to invite the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), and protection against the demon called Khinzab: seeking refuge with Allah and spitting dry three times to the left.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on The Jinn

Authentic hadith Any wealth that I have conferred upon my slave is lawful for him. And I have created all My slaves with a natural predisposition to worship Allah alon Authentic hadith When the edge of the sun rises, avoid prayer until it becomes prominent; and if the edge of the sun disappears, avoid prayer until it sets. And do not Authentic hadith A caller from the Jinn came to me, and I went along with him and recited the Qur’an to them Authentic hadith Satan places his throne upon water; he then sends his troops; the nearer to him in rank are those who are most skillful in creating mischief Sahih/Authentic with its two versions Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) ate food, he would lick his three fingers Authentic praise be to Allah Who reduced his plotting to whispering Authentic That is Satan who is known as Khinzab. If you perceive his effect, seek refuge with Allah from him and spit three times to your left Authentic hadith Angels were created from light, Jinn were created from a smokeless flame of fire, and Adam was created from what was described to you

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ