Can someone control a jinn?

Can someone control a jinn?

In Islam, jinnaat are real beings created by Allahﷻ from “smokeless fire” (Qur’an 55:15). They have free will like humans, meaning they can choose to obey or disobey Allahﷻ. Some are Muslims, while others are disbelievers or even devils (shayateen).

Yes, it is possible, but with very strict limitations and serious consequences. The only known person to whom Allahﷻ granted control over the jinn was Prophet Sulayman (Solomon, peace be upon him). This was a miracle specifically given to him as mentioned in the Qur’an:

“And We subjected to Solomon the wind… and the devils [jinn], every builder and diver and others bound in chains.”
(Surah Sad 38:36-38)

For anyone else, controlling a jinn is not permissible (haram) if it involves magic (sihr), rituals, or making deals with the jinn, which is what happens in most so-called control methods.

Why is it haram?

1) Because it typically involves:

2) Associating with jinn through forbidden means

3) Using magic or shirk (associating partners with Allahﷻ)

4) Relying on jinn for knowledge or help instead of Allah

5) Inviting harm to yourself and others spiritually and physically

“And indeed, there were men among mankind who took shelter with the jinn, but they [only] increased them in burden.”
(Surah Al-Jinn 72:6)

What about ruqyah or exorcism?

That is halal and encouraged — when done by permissible means, like:

1) Reciting Qur’an (e.g., Surah Al-Falaq, An-Naas, Ayat al-Kursi)

2) Making du‘a using authentic Prophetic methods

3) Seeking protection from Allahﷻ, not through the jinn

This is considered defensive, not controlling the jinn.

So in summary:

Yes, jinn can be controlled — but only Prophet Sulayman (AS) was granted that lawfully.

Using forbidden methods (magic, rituals, etc.) to control jinn is haram and extremely dangerous.

Ruqyah and spiritual healing through Qur’an and du‘a is halal and beneficial.