Works of Jinn in Quran
construction, craftsmanship, underwater labor, and specialized services.
| Table of Contents |
| Works ( Abilities, and Roles) of Jinn |
| Building Palaces and Great Structures |
| Key Feature: Hazrat Suliman(A.S.) Pray |
| These Constructions |
| Adcanced Craftsmanship Beyond Humand Ability |
The jinn under Prophet Sulaiman were assigned a wide range of tasks that required extraordinary strength, speed, and supernatural ability. These tasks can be broadly divided into construction, craftsmanship, underwater labor, and specialized services.
Building Palaces and Great Structures:
One of the most visible roles of the jinn was construction. They were responsible for building massive structures that human labor alone could not achieve.
The Qur’an describes this in vivid detail: By Hazrat Suliman(A.S.) Pray
"He said, 'My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
📖 — Qur'an 38:35 (Surah Sad):
"They made for him what he willed of elevated chambers, statues, bowls like reservoirs, and stationary kettles. [We said], 'Work, O family of David, in gratitude.' And few of My servants are grateful."
📖 — Qur'an 34:13 (Surah Saba):
Intricate, grand elevated chambers, majestic statues, and large reservoirs resembling bowls ancient history of Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S.)
These constructions included:
Majestic palaces
Strong fortresses
Large halls and chambers
Monumental architectural works
The speed and precision with which the jinn worked allowed enormous projects to be completed in remarkably short time. These structures symbolized order, stability, and divine favor—not extravagance or pride.
"And the demons—every builder and diver."
"And others fettered in chains"
📖 — Qur'an 38:37-38 (Surah Sad):
Giants who are bound in chains and dive under the command of Hazrat Sulaiman(A.S.)
These verses highlight the jinn's forced labor in construction, diving, and other tasks under divine command, the uniqueness of Sulaiman's granted kingdom (in response to his dua), and Allah's direct oversight (including punishment for deviation).
These verses (Qur'an 38:37-38)This highlights that the control extended to evil-inclined jinn, who were restrained and forced into beneficial labor (e.g., building and diving), preventing harm and redirecting their abilities constructively.
The work of the jinn specifically included builders and divers - working underwater to find pearls, gems, or other marine resources, work that was impossible for humans without divine ability.
The strict chains and restraints for some - some jinn were bound in chains (as in 38:38), indicate varying levels of control - some worked willingly under command, while physical restraint was required to ensure the obedience of the rebellious.