Definition

Created before mankind from smokeless fire, charged with worship, and accountable on the Day of Judgement. They include believers and disbelievers; Iblīs is from them.

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Angels vs. Jinn vs. Humans — Understanding Allah's CreationCan Jinn Harm Humans?Can Jinn Possess Humans?How Angels Differ from Humans and JinnProtection From Jinn and ShaytanThe 'Ifrit of the Jinn — In the Court of Sulayman

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ShayṭānالشيطانGhaybالغيب

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Istighfārالاستغفار

Seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Khuṭbahالخطبة

A sermon — particularly the Friday sermon.

Laylat al-Qadrليلة القدر

The Night of Decree — better than a thousand months.

Mushrikالمشرك

One who associates partners with Allah.

Muslimالمسلم

One who submits to Allah.

Ahl us-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ahأهل السنة والجماعة

The People of the Sunnah and the United Body.

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