In this Book
- Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: Syracuse University Press
- Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. ix-xxiii
- 3. Beings of Light and of Fire
- pp. 32-52
- 6. Jinn in Animal Shapes
- pp. 89-102
- 7. Love Between Humans and Jinn
- pp. 103-120
- 8. Jinn Inspiring Poets
- pp. 121-133
- Appendix: The Different Classes of the Jinn
- pp. 139-147
- Glossary of Arabic Words and Names
- pp. 179-184
- References
- pp. 185-198
Additional Information
ISBN
9780815650706
Related ISBN(s)
9780815632009
MARC Record
OCLC
785782984
Pages
264
Launched on MUSE
2012-02-08
Language
English
Open Access
No