Jinn are supernatural beings in Islamic folklore and religion. According to Islamic belief, jinn are real creatures that form a world other than that of mankind, capable of causing physical and mental harm to humans. Here are some key points about jinn in Islam:

• Creation: Jinn were created by God before humans, but humans are considered superior. The Quran describes jinn as spirits made of fire.

• Beliefs: Belief in jinn is relatively widespread among Muslims, with more than half of Muslims in 13 of 23 countries surveyed by Pew Research Center affirming their existence. However, Muslims in Central Asia and across Southern and Eastern Europe are least likely to believe in jinn.

• Characteristics: Jinn are invisible creatures that can change their form at will, and they may appear as humans, snakes, scorpions, or lizards. They are neither innately good nor evil, and can be either believers (Muslims) or unbelievers (kafir), depending on whether they accept Gods guidance. They have free will, which is why they can choose to be evil and rebel, in the case of Satan (Iblis) .

• Interaction with humans: Jinn are believed to live among humans, but they are usually invisible. They may engage in sexual affairs with humans and produce offspring. If they are injured by someone, they usually seek revenge or possess the assailants body, refusing to leave it until forced to do so by exorcism. Not all jinn are considered devils, and in Islamic tradition, many have served as friends and helpers of mankind, although interaction between the two is discouraged.

It is important to note that while belief in jinn is widespread, relatively few Muslims in the countries surveyed by Pew Research Center believe that jinn can physically possess human beings.