This is a list of spiritual entities in Islam. Islamic traditions and mythologies branching of from the Quran state more precisely, about the nature of different spiritual or supernatural creatures. According to a hadith attributed to ibn Abbas, God created four types of intelligent beings; those among whom all will be in paradise - they are the angels; all those who will be in hell-fire - they are the devils; and creatures both in paradise and hell - they are the jinn and humans. Most creatures can be assigned to these. Some beings don't precisly fit any of these categories and are considered fairies or demons, who interfere with human affairs in special occusations.
A
Abu abdul al-Rahman, a jinn-king and son in law of Malik Gatshan, ascetic and devoted to the Kaaba. (Genie) Adiliob, friend of renewal of religion (Bid'ah). (Devil) Afra'il, the guardian angel of the seventh heaven. (Angel) Alheng, a prince of the righteous jinn during the reign of Solomon. (Genie) Amir, jinn dwelling in houses. (Genie) Angel, heavenly spirit created out of light or fire. (Angel) Artiya'il, the angel who removes grief and depression from the children of Adam. (Angel) Arina'il, guardian angel of the third heaven. (Angel) Awar, a devil of lust, tempting into adultery. (Devil) Azazil, leader of angels punishing demons, Satan. (Archangel or Genie) Ayna, daughter of Satan. Married an apostate jinni. (Devil) Azrāʾīl (Azrael), the Angel of Death. (Archangel)
B
Bahamut, a giant monster, carrying the earth. Responsible for earth-quakes. Behemoth. (Other) Batr, a devil making people appreciate slapping and screaming. (Devil) Bilquis, queen of Sheba, considered only partly human. (Human and Genie or Human and Fairy) Binn, predecessor of the jinn. Often paired with hinn. Extinct. (Demon) Bīwarāsp the Wise, jinn-king in the epistle The Case of the Animals versus Man, written by the Brethren of Purity. (Genie) Bubu, jinn seen by children. (Genie) Buraq, the winged horse-like heavenly ride that carried the Muhammad in his Night Ascension. (Other)
C
Cherubim (al-Karubiyyin), a class of angels dwelling in the sixth heaven, sometimes identified with the Muqarraboon. (Angels or Archangels) Chotrob, a devil tempting during prayer. (Devil)
D
Dābbat al-Arḍ, beast of the Earth, associated with apocalyptic events. (Other) Dasim, a devil causing enmity between husband and wife. (Devil) Dajjal, deceiver in the End-Times, False Prophet. (Devil or Other) Darda'il (The Journeyers), who travel the earth searching out assemblies where people remember God's name. (Angel) al-Dik, an angel in the shape of a rooster. He is responsible for the crowing of cockerels and announcing time. (Angel) Dhaqwan, an ifrit who tempted Solomon into carrying the throne of Bilqis. (Demon) Div, supernatural monsters, often endowed with magical abilities, but can be enslaved. Also the Indian deities. They could grant wishes in turn for worshipping them. (Demon) Dumah, an angel receiving the souls of the damned. (Angel)
F
Futrus, delegate of Hussain, was cast out of heaven after he delayed a command, but rehabilitated by Muhammad. (Angel)
G
Gabriel, archangel who delivers messages between heaven and earth, warrior angel in the Battle of Badr. (Archangel) Ghaddar, a dog- or goat-like devil, mutilating the genitalia of men, expected to live in the desert. (Devil) Ghilman, also called Wildān are the perpetually youthful attendants in Jannah. (Human) Ghoul, shape-shifting jinni, who lurks on travellers, their scream leads them away from their path and then consumes their flesh. (Genie)
H
Habib, an angel created from fire and ice, consisting one half of fire and another half of snow. Both elements pass into each other without extinguishing. (Angel) Hamalat al-'Arsh, those who carry the 'Arsh (Throne of God)., in the seventh heaven. Comparable to the Seraphim. (Angels) Harahil, angel responsible for the night. (Angel) Ham ibn Him ibn Laqis ibn Iblis, grandson of Iblis, exception among the devils, who followed the prophets. (Devil) Harut and Marut, fallen angels tempting humans in Babylon to perform magic, mentioned in Quran. (Angels) Hanzab and Hadis, devils who distract Muslims from prayers. (Devils) Hinn, either a weak class of jinn or their predecessor. (Genie or Demon) Houri, beautiful and pure beings of Paradise. (Human)