About This Book

Jinn & Human Sickness sets out the Islamic teachings on the jinn, the evil eye, and envy, and on illnesses such as epilepsy and mental illness that are frequently blamed on the jinn. Many superstitions and folk practices have grown up around these topics in Muslim cultures, and the book aims to separate them from what Islam actually teaches.

It affirms that the jinn are real and can harm people, and it explains the means of protection taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him). The author bases the discussion on the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the writings of respected Muslim scholars.

What's Inside

• The reality of the jinn and the harm they can cause
• The evil eye and envy
• Illnesses such as epilepsy and mental illness, and the beliefs attached to them
• Protection as taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Who It's For

• Readers who want to replace superstition with sound teaching
• Families dealing with questions about the jinn and illness
• Students of Islamic belief