The Djinn’s Prophecy: A Glimpse into Ancient Arab Folklore

By Kamal Ghazal

In the vast silence of the Arabian desert, under a pitch-black sky, the renowned pre-Islamic poet Ubaid ibn al-Abras wandered alone.

Suddenly, he heard a mysterious voice, reciting verses he had never heard before:

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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."

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Al Madam Ghost Village: When Sand Whispers of Abandonment

By Kamal Ghazal

Deep within the deserts of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, not far from the town of Al Madam, lies the haunting remains of a silent village - known today as Al Madam Ghost Village, or as locals sometimes call it, " The Village of the Jinn" (a reference to supernatural beings in Arabic folklore).

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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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Lalla Malika Zahwania: The Enchantress Queen of North African Folklore

By Kamal Ghazal

In North African folklore - particularly in Morocco and Algeria - the figure of Lalla Malika Zahwania stands out as one of the most fascinating symbols of the unseen world. 

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The "Inhabitants of the Place": The Neighbors We Cannot See

By Kamal Ghazal

There is a mysterious feeling -  one that laws cannot explain and senses cannot fully grasp -  that sometimes creeps over us when we step into a dimly lit room, hear a faint rustling from a quiet corner, or awaken at night to the sound of footsteps without a visible source.

In such moments, old memories from Arab folklore may resurface: the memory of ʿUmmār al-Makān the inhabitants of the place.

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