Jinn and Islamic Healing in Pakistan

Record summary

Ethnographic research in Pakistan documents jinn possession claims, Qur’anic healing, shrine pilgrimage, amulets, and disputes between faith healers, families, and biomedical or psychiatric practitioners. These accounts are relevant to angel-and-intermediary comparisons because Islamic categories distinguish jinn from angels while allowing complex narratives of communication, affliction, protection, and moral agency. A reliable lead requires a named researcher, field site, date, and publication; anonymous internet stories should not be substituted. The evidence concerns social interpretations and practices, not proof of jinn.