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− In short, man's resurrection is described as a transformation that he cannot envisage, and an event that is as certain as his existence here on earth. All these subjects have been explained in detail in the Holy Qur’an. " − (An Elementary Study of Islam, Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, pp 46-53) − ± ± − ± − ± JINN It is said, and it is believed, that prior to his fall Satan belonged to the category of angels. The Holy Qur’an rejects this view and presents − Satan as possessing a fiery nature, thus belonging to such forms of life as are created from fire, for example the. jinn (An Elementary Study of Islam, Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, p 12) − ± ± − ± − ± Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV writes about the aba ± ± − ± − ± − − ± jinn: "Arabic lexicon mentions the following as the possible meaning of the word. It literally means anything which has the connotation of jinn concealment, invisibility, seclusion and remoteness. It also has the connotation of thick shades and dark shadows. That is why the word ' (From the same root word) is employed by the Qur’an to denote jannah' − Paradise, which would be full of thick, heavily shaded gardens. The word jinn is also applicable to snakes which habitually remain hidden from common view and live a life secluded from other animals in rock crevices and earthen holes. It is also applied to women who observe segregation and to such chieftains as keep their distance from the common people. The inhabitants of remote, inaccessible mountains are likewise referred to as jinn. Hence, anything which lies beyond the reach of common sight or is invisible to the unaided naked eye, could well be described by this word. This proposition is fully endorsed by a tradition of the Holy Prophet in which he strongly admonishes people not to use dried up sa lumps of dung or bones of dead animals for cleaning themselves after attending to the call of nature because they are food for the. As we jinn use toilet paper now, at that time people used lumps of earth, stones or any 476