According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the Jinn (الجن) are a distinct creation of Allah, brought into existence from a 'smokeless flame of fire' before the creation of humanity. The very name 'Jinn' in Arabic, as explained by classical linguists and scholars like Al-Tabari, is derived from a root meaning 'to hide' or 'conceal', reflecting their nature of being generally invisible to human eyes. The Quran, in verses such as 51:56, explicitly states that the purpose of their creation, like that of humans, is to worship Allah. Esteemed commentators such as Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi elaborate that Jinn possess intellect and free will, which results in them being either believers (Muslims) or disbelievers (kafir), and they will be held accountable for their deeds on the Day of Judgment. The story of Iblis in the Quran, who was of the Jinn, exemplifies their capacity for disobedience. Contemporary Islamic scholarship reaffirms this traditional understanding, emphasizing the reality of the Jinn as a part of the unseen world ('alam al-ghayb) and the importance of seeking refuge in Allah from the evil among them.