The Origin of Genies in Islam
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The Djinn (genies) were apparently created two thousand years before humanity. Originally there were held in the same high regard as that of the angels, but in some stories they were downgraded for refusing to kneel unto humans.
The Djinn, which refer to the hidden or invisible, are a part of the Arabic culture and heritage.
We learn about the Djinn from mostly Arabic folklore, the Koran, and Islamic tradition including the works of the ...