The “Loving Jinn” Excuse: Faith Used for Sexual Abuse

By Kamal Ghazal

In many parts of the Arab world, religious beliefs and folk traditions often merge, forming a complex social fabric where spiritual healing-particularly “Ruqya Shar’iyya” (Islamic exorcism) holds a significant place, especially for women. Promoted as a remedy for psychological distress, physical ailments, or possession by evil spirits, ruqya is seen by many as a divine path to recovery.

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The Unspoken Secrets of the Ritual Washing of the Dead

By Kamal Ghazal

Among the strangest and most profound experiences a person might undergo is standing at the threshold of death - not merely as one mourning a loss, but as a participant in the final farewell: performing the ritual washing of the deceased.

In Islamic culture, this is far more than a physical task or a legal religious duty. It is a silent journey beyond the visible world, where one confronts the raw truth of life, death, spirit, and body - the ultimate destiny awaiting us all.

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The Mystery of Mount Tantour’s Treasure: Between Legend and Reality

By Kamal Ghazal

In the heart of Jordan’s deserts and rugged hills where stories linger like whispers in the caves an enduring local legend speaks of a mysterious hidden treasure.

This story traces back to the late 1960s or early 1970s, a time when illegal excavations were rampant and ancient treasures were often the subject of myths and speculation.

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The "Eyes of the Jinn" Legend in Al-Soudah Mountains

By Kamal Ghazal

High in the towering peaks of Al-Soudah - the tallest mountain in Saudi Arabia at an elevation of 3,015 meters (9,892 feet) - an enduring local legend whispers through the mist: the story of the "Eyes of the Jinn."

In Saudi and broader Arab folklore, jinn (plural of jinni) are supernatural beings made of smokeless fire, believed to live alongside humans in a parallel, invisible realm. The concept of jinn is deeply woven into Islamic culture and Arabian folklore, often associated with mysterious disappearances, strange voices, or unexplained phenomena.

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The Night of Unveiling: Mystical Experiences of Laylat al-Qadr

By Kamal Ghazal

Among the most sacred nights in Islam, Laylat al-Qadr, known as the "Night of Power" or "Night of Decree," holds a deeply spiritual place in the hearts of Muslims.

Described in the Qur'an as "better than a thousand months," it is a night during the final ten days of Ramadan when divine peace descends, gates of mercy open, and light pours forth from the heavens to the earth.

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