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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
‘Ifrit
A demon, or class of demons, mentioned in the Qur’an (Surah xxvii. 39). They are said to be giants, and very malicious. The ghosts of the wicked dead are sometimes called by this name. [GENII.]
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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