Jinn Who Dived Into the Sea
Another remarkable task assigned to the jinn was diving into the sea. The Qur’an mentions this clearly:
“And of the devils were those who dived for him and did other work besides that.”
📖 — (Qur’an 21:82)
These jinn were able to:
Dive to great depths
Retrieve pearls and precious materials
Perform underwater labor impossible for humans
Assist in large-scale projects requiring rare resources
Their ability to survive underwater and operate efficiently demonstrates the vast difference between human limitations and jinn capabilities—yet even these abilities were completely controlled by Allah.
Strict Control and Punishment for Disobedience
The Qur’an also makes it clear that the jinn were strictly supervised. They were not free to rebel or act independently.
“And whoever deviated among them from Our command, We would make him taste the punishment of the Blaze.”
📖 — (Qur’an 34:12)
This verse shows that:
Disobedience was not tolerated
Punishment came directly from Allah
Prophet Sulaiman was not personally enforcing punishment
Divine authority, not personal power, maintained control
This reinforces the Islamic belief that Prophet Sulaiman did not dominate the jinn through oppression, but rather acted as an agent of divine justice.
A Clear Refutation of Magic and Sorcery
Islam strongly rejects the idea that Prophet Sulaiman controlled the jinn through magic. The Qur’an explicitly clears him of such accusations:
“And Sulaiman did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic…”
📖 — (Qur’an 2:102)
This verse firmly establishes that:
Prophet Sulaiman never practiced sorcery
Control over the jinn was not magic
The authority came directly from Allah
Any association with magic is false and slanderous
This distinction is crucial, especially for a general audience, as it separates divine miracles from forbidden practices.
| Wisdom Behind Granting Control Over the Jinn | |
|---|---|
| The control of the jinn served several divine purposes: | |
| Structure Category | Significance & Detail |
| Demonstrating Allah’s Absolute Power | Even beings made of fire and unseen by humans are subject to Allah’s command. |
| Establishing Order Over Chaos | The jinn are known for their independence and strength. Their submission demonstrated divine order. |
| Supporting a Just System | The jinn were used for constructive, beneficial work—not corruption or destruction. |
| A Test of Gratitude | The Qur’an hints that this power was also a test, reminding that gratitude and obedience must accompany divine blessings. |
Uniqueness of This Divine Grant
No other prophet or ruler was given such complete authority over the jinn. This exclusivity highlights the special status of Prophet Sulaiman and the precision of Divine distribution.
"This authority ended with Prophet Sulaiman and was never meant to be replicated."
Uniqueness of This Divine Grant & Conclusion
The jinn under divine command refers to the state in which the jinn were made completely obedient to Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him) by the direct will and permission of Allah, not through magic, coercion, or human power. Their obedience was enforced by divine authority, meaning they acted only within the limits set by Allah and were punished for any disobedience.
This command allowed Prophet Sulaiman to lawfully direct the jinn to perform constructive tasks—such as building palaces, erecting fortresses, and diving into the sea—while remaining under Allah’s supervision. It stands as a unique example in Islamic belief of Allah’s absolute control over the unseen world. Ultra-Short Version (for glossary or snippet)
The jinn under divine command are jinn made obedient by Allah to serve Prophet Sulaiman, working only by divine permission and under strict supervision, not by magic or sorcery.
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