djinni
Djinn, also spelled jinn, are supernatural beings in Arabian and Islamic folklore and literature. The term djinn refers to a category of beings created by God from a smokeless, incandescent substance, distinct from angels and humans. In traditional belief, djinn possess free will and can be benevolent, malevolent, or morally ambiguous. They are generally considered invisible to humans but able to take various forms, and they are thought to inhabit places such as deserts, ruins, and hidden corners of the world.
In Islam, djinn are part of the created order and share responsibility with humans for moral choice.
Folklore distinguishes several subtypes, including the ifrit, often depicted as powerful and sometimes dangerous; the marid,
Culturally, djinn have influenced literature, theater, and film beyond the Middle East, shaping the Western concept