Were the Jinn on Earth Before Humans? The Forgotten History of an Invisible Civilization Long before humans built cities, wrote history, or questioned their own existence, an unseen civilization may have already walked the Earth. A civilization made of fire, intelligence, and free will. According to Islamic belief and ancient traditions, the jinn lived on Earth before humans — but who were they, what did they do, and where did they go? Did the Jinn Exist Before Humans? Islamic sources clearly state that jinn were created before mankind. The Qur’an mentions that jinn were created from “smokeless fire” long before Adam was formed from clay. Unlike angels, jinn were given free will — the ability to choose between good and evil. This freedom would later become the reason behind their rise, conflicts, and eventual downfall on Earth. What Was Life Like for the Jinn on Earth? Many scholars and ancient narrations suggest that jinn lived in societies much like huma...
