Islam, Arabs, and Intelligent World of the Jinn (Contemporary

Islam, Arabs, and Intelligent World of the Jinn (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)

According to the Qurâ€™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 authorâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Publications in Continuing Education
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780815635147
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Publications in Continuing Education
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780815635147
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Islam, Arabs, and Intelligent World of the Jinn (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)

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