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Surely
researching the topic of the jinn is one of the most difficult of
subjects, especially since it has to do with findings out about a
hidden world that is not visible and cannot be measured in physical
or empirical terms by us. Conversely, there are many people among us
those who are so dazzled by modernity and material progress that they
dismiss all ideas of unseen beings out of hand, in the name of
science. The Belief in the world of the unseen is an important part
of our religion Islam, as affirmed in the texts of the Quran and
Sunnah of the prophet. The effect that unseen forces may have on
human lives is an area concerning which there are many myths and
superstitions, and there is no shortage of charlatans who will dupe
people by offering remedies and protection at the cost of their
wealth. People have various ideas in their minds about the jinn which
vary according to their culture, individual nature and level of
education. There are many stories which the people tell one another
about the jinn in the villages, islands, cities and deserts, where
witchcraft, fraud and charlatanry are also widespread. The attitude
of the fair minded Muslim should follow a path between praise and
criticism. He should follow the path of truth because we are the
nation of truth and truth is enjoined upon us. He should adopt a
middle stance, for we are the middle nation. And we should be just
and fair, for we are the nation of justice & peace.
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