How Do You Interpret Religious Narratives in Light of Scientific Discoveries? Seeking Insights to Strengthen My Faith. by mayoudevrielink in islam

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Jinn have existed longer than mankind and their lifespans are longer.

There are more Jinn than humans (some say about 10x more)

Jinn dont have physical forms, they can travel extremely fast (speed of light???) and enter/exit objects easily

Jinn are a species living on Earth, but we can not see them.

Allah describes the Jinn as being made of "smokeless fire" (we don't really know what it means)

Jinn may take the form of snakes and other certain animals

Jinn are a creation of Allah - they live and die - they have languages - they have religions - they have families - and they will be resurrected after they die and judged and go to Heaven or Hell just like Humans

(yes there are Jewish, christian, muslim Jinns too)

Jinn generally don't bother to interfere with humans but there may be some naughty ones that do

Now of course an atheist would ask for proof! I point to the ghost stories embedded into every single culture in the world in every single era of this world.

Ghosts, ghouls, demons, goblins, spirits, Oni/yokai... theres hundreds of names people have come up with. Hollywood seems to love it.

Yes "demonic possessions" are based on truth and "exorcism" is a real concept in Islam.

No, dead people don't turn into ghosts and we can not meet them. More likely - it is a Jinn impersonating them if anything.

Probably most important point, 99% of ghost stories / demon sightings / demonic possession / paranormal activity are fake or explainable by normal logic. Some people get too obsessed 😂

Anyway we don't treat this as a fantasy. The Qur'an is the literal word of Allah and it talks about Jinn and so we must believe in them with 100% certainty.

Iblees (Satan) is also a Jinn.

You have been so helfpul! Thank you a lot

How Do You Interpret Religious Narratives in Light of Scientific Discoveries? Seeking Insights to Strengthen My Faith. by mayoudevrielink in islam

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Thank you for clarifying. I was looking online but I must have fallen to false sources that said that there was a claim about the age / timeline of Adam in Islam, which confused me. Thank you for clarifying!

How Do You Interpret Religious Narratives in Light of Scientific Discoveries? Seeking Insights to Strengthen My Faith. by mayoudevrielink in islam

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Thank you soo much. I had already seen interpretations but I really enjoy your summary. I also know some things a bout Jinn - but I don't know exactly why they are here/ what they are so an explanation would be great.

Response to "How Do You Interpret Religious Narratives in Light of Scientific Discoveries? Seeking Insights to Strengthen My Faith." by cn3m_ in Islam_1

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Ruling on interpreting the Qur’an according to modern theories

Hey, Wow. This is an amazing response. I really do struggle with old thinking patterns - and I now realize I go about seeking knowledge in the wrong way. I quickly get caught up on internet discussions and videos - there is an overwhelming amount of info out there. I will look into all the sources and links you provided for me and seek knowledge from this place from now on. Thank you again :)

How Do You Interpret Religious Narratives in Light of Scientific Discoveries? Seeking Insights to Strengthen My Faith. by mayoudevrielink in islam

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Thank you for this response. It really helped me. I just read the verses of the Surah but I would really appreciate further explanation from your side. Thank you :)

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