We have all heard stories where a Djinn falls in love with a human—tales that often end in heartbreak and complications. But an interesting question arises: can a Jinn simply “like” someone? Not in the sense of romantic obsession, but the way a friend looks out for another, or the way siblings care for each other—for the sake of Allah Subhana Wa’Ta’ala.
Djinn, after all, are not so different from us. They marry, have children, gather socially, fall ill, and eventually die. To say they might like a human is not impossible. Yet such cases are rare—very rare.
Practitioners throughout history have observed that no matter how good or pious a Jinn may be, they still favor their own kind over humans. Even when they agree to assist a spiritual practitioner, they usually “tolerate” the human rather than truly bond with them. So when a Jinn develops an unusual fondness for a person—when it begins to help them without request, or even to sacrifice for them—it is not only rare, but a mystery. If asked, the Jinn will rarely explain why it cares. It will simply remain silent, Subhan’Allah.
Below are two accounts of such cases. I will share them as stories without disclosing whether they are from my own experiences or those of teachers I have known. This is simply to protect the privacy of those involved, Insha’Allah.
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Scenario One: The Persistent Gift-Giver
There was once a man—let us call him Adam. For many years, Adam was followed by a Jinn who seemed to like him immensely. The Jinn would go out of its way to please him, often in strange ways that Adam himself did not appreciate.
One day, a visiting practitioner—let’s call him Bilal—met Adam and asked to see this curious situation for himself. Adam agreed, though he warned Bilal that the whole thing was more of a nuisance than a blessing.
The two men walked to a marketplace, where Adam bought a pack of cigarettes. As they left, Bilal noticed something odd: a young boy slipped behind the vendor’s counter, grabbed an identical pack of cigarettes, and then vanished.
When they returned to Adam’s home, that same “boy” appeared inside, handed Adam the second pack of cigarettes, and disappeared again. Subhan’Allah.
Adam, however, was furious. He explained that this happened constantly. Every time he bought something, the Jinn would steal the exact same item and present it to him as a “gift.” Adam scolded the Jinn repeatedly, warning it that stealing was haram, but the Jinn always replied: “I am the one stealing, not you. It will be my neck on the Day of Judgment, not yours.”
Still, Adam wanted nothing to do with stolen goods. For him, this was no gift, but a heavy annoyance.
That night, Bilal attempted to summon the Jinn and asked why it would not leave Adam alone. The Jinn replied only: “I will not leave him. I care for him. Do not interfere.” Then it disappeared.
Bilal realized that forcing the issue could lead to a dangerous conflict, possibly even the Jinn’s destruction. Since the Jinn was otherwise harmless, Bilal decided to leave it be. Adam, however, continued to live in frustration, receiving unwanted “gifts” from his persistent companion.
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Scenario Two: The Gifted Child
In another case, a boy—let us call him Isa—came from a family with a long spiritual lineage. By the age of 13, Isa had memorized the Qur’an and displayed wisdom and knowledge of the unseen far beyond his years.
One day, a respected sheikh—let’s call him Kareem—visited Isa to test whether the stories about him were true. When Kareem knocked, Isa himself opened the door. Though just a child, Isa welcomed the older sheikh with calm confidence.
During their conversation, Isa asked Kareem a bold question: “Can your Jinn open the door for you and move things in the physical world?” Kareem replied no—that this was not normal even for advanced practitioners.
Isa simply smiled, looked at the door, and with a slight gesture caused it to fly open. Kareem was stunned.
When asked how he had such ability, Isa replied with humility: “You have blessings I do not have, and I have blessings you do not have. Perhaps it is from my grandfather, who was a pious sheikh. We should both be grateful for what Allah has given us.”
The truth was that Isa had never performed any rituals to summon a companion. A powerful Jinn had been drawn to him naturally, by Allah SWT’s will. This entity had such a liking for Isa that it would break ordinary spiritual limits to serve him—doing things even seasoned practitioners could not compel their own companions to do.
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Reflections
These two cases could not be more different. Adam was an ordinary man, attached to a harmless but stubborn Jinn who showed affection in an unwanted way. Isa was a pious youth, blessed with a powerful Jinn who helped him in extraordinary ways.
So what does this mean? Does a Jinn who “likes” someone reflect the person’s own character? If a flawed but God-fearing person attracts a spirit, will it be flawed but harmless? And if a pious person attracts one, will it be powerful and disciplined?
Perhaps. Perhaps not. The truth is, this remains a mystery. A mystery the entities themselves refuse to explain.
Allah Subhana Wa’Ta’ala has created countless wonders in this world—blessings, trials, and mysteries beyond our comprehension. Some of them we may witness firsthand, but we will never fully understand. Subhan’Allah.
And to those who may ask me, “Do I have a Jinn that likes me?” — please, do not. If you truly did, the signs would be as clear as day.
Allah SWT knows best.