Surah's In Qur'an The Lesson's And Hadith's

72: (Al-Jinn)- The Jinn

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim.

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn . The Only Owner of the Day of Recompense. You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help. Guide us to the Straight Way. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace , not (the way) of those who earned Your Anger, nor of those who went astray .

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72: (Al-Jinn)- The Jinn

(The Jinn)Section (juz') 29

Number of Verses: 28

Sūra al-Jinn (Arabic: سورة الجن) is the seventy second sura of the quran. It is a located in juz twenty nine. Naming this sura "al-Jinn" is due to the existence of the word "al-Jinn" in the first verse  of this sura and discussions about jinns in this sura. Sura al-Jinn mentions some superstitions people had about jinns, gives answers to them and suggests that invitation of the prophet (s) to islam included jinns as well as humans. Verse eighteen titled as "al-masajid li Allah" and also verses twenty six and twenty seven about the infallibility of the prophets (a) are among the famous verses of this sura.

About the merits and benefits of reciting this sura, it is mentioned that whoever recites Sura al-Jinn, god will give him rewards for freeing slaves equal to the number of all jinns and devils who accepted the Prophet (s) and rejected him.

The blessed Chapter, revealed in Mecca, has 28 Verses. The designation of the Chapter reflects that it mainly treats of invisible creatures, the jinn, their belief in the Noble Prophet of the Islamic faith (S), the Holy Qur'an, and Resurrection, and the groups of believers and disbelievers amongst them. The closing Verses concern the knowledge of the unseen unknown to all beings besides God Almighty.

It is narrated from the Noble Imam Sadiq (as) as saying:

"One who recites Surah al-Jinn many a time will never suffer from the evil eye, magic, and ploys of the Jinn and magicians but will accompany Muhammad (S). O Lord! I believe in none besides him and I will never turn toward anyone but him.

Reciting the blessed Chapter would be a prelude to the awareness of its contextual meaning and applying it to one's life.

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Benefits

This 'makki' Surah has 28 ayaat. It is narrated from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that frequent recitation of this Surah is a protection from Jinn and the reciter will be in the company of the Holy Prophet (S) on the Day of Resurrection. This Surah also protects one from the evil actions of an unjust person.

Prisoners secure early release by reciting this Surah and those who recite it properly will never face poverty or starvation. Keeping this Surah in one's possession ensures safety from the Jinn, victory in debate or confrontation, and safety of possession and wealth. Debts are also easily paid back.

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Lessons

When we hear the word "Jinn" nowadays, spooky stories of possessions and 'haunted' masajid immediately come to our minds. Jinn have become a source of entertainment for many of us and we do not see this creation as anything beyond a scary story.

However, when we look in the Qur'an, we see a beautiful example in the Jinn who accepted Islam. We can derive many lessons and points of benefit from their story.