It is the 10th day of the A to Z Challenge.
J is for Jinn.
The Jinn are spirits mentioned in Islamic theology. They inhabit the unseen world. In Arabic Jinn literally means ‘hidden’. They are made of smokeless and ‘scorching fire’, more like an energy being.
Like humans, they also have free will. They can be good or evil. They are supernatural beings with great power, but they are less powerful than angels or devils. They can take human or animal form, but most likely would not take the shape of an inanimate object. A person who knows the proper magical procedure can control the Jinn.
In Middle Eastern folklore and Islam believe the jinn are born, grow up, marry, have children and 
eventually die, though they have very long lives. The Jinn are mentioned frequently in the Qur’an.
In popular Western media ‘ge
nies’ are immortal beings trapped inside a lamp or a bottle, materializing through a puff of smoke. (Do you remember “I Dream of Jeanie”?) The genie must grant three wishes, and hopefully the wishes are what you really wanted and not a messed up version of it.
The correct Arabic grammar is: One jinni and two jinn.
Jinni is also spelled djinni.
Jinn is also spelled djinn.
My work in progress features the jinn. Isabella (Necromancer), Garran (Vampire), and Harrison (Werewolf) from Soul Taker will have another adventure when a controlled jinni is forced to animate the dead to perform crimes to enrich his master. Think Zombies going on a crime spree. lol
I'm still working on the title. Does Jinn in a Bottle sound too corny? Or maybe Jinni in a Body. Or how about Smoke and Mirrors? The story is an urban fantasy/ mystery, but there is wee bit of humor, too. I’m open to suggestions for a title.
Here's the list to the other A to Z Challenge participants. Have fun hopping!!
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I’ve actually heard of jinn before but had no idea of their origins. Appreciate the lesson. I have learned so much A-Z-ing this year!
Jen,
Glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
A Necromancer, a Vampire, a Werewolf, and a Jinni? Sounds interesting!
As for a title, I like “Smoke and Mirrors” the best. “Jinn in a Bottle” is just a bit too corny. 🙂
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I’m thinking Smoke and Mirrors sounds the best, too. Thanks for the input.
Love your subject matter, my cup of tea, see you again. Yes ‘we should all be careful what we wish for’
Smoke and mirrors for sure.
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maggie winter