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Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn (Paperback)
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Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn (Paperback)
Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
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According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and
the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs
regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and
religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry,
and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the
Jinn, Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological
figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to
understanding Muslim culture and tradition. Examining closely a
wide range of sources, from the fields of law, theology, and
folklore, El-Zein clearly places the status of the jinn in the
metaphysical and cosmological economy of Islam. The author also
illuminates the Islamic concept of the jinn by comparing it to
other similar concepts in different religions and mythologies. She
probes the complex relationships between the jinn and humans, as
well as the jinn and animals, providing critical insights into the
function of the jinn in the process of poetic and cultural
creation. The author's access to Arabic sources and her ability to
contextualize them make this a compelling and thorough account,
enriching our knowledge of Islamic religion and tradition.
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