The concept of the Qareen has been present in various forms across different cultures and belief systems. In the Islamic tradition, the Qareen is often described as a personal companion or double, associated with a person from his birth to death. The term “Qareen” is derived from Arabic and means “companion” or “counterpart.” In Western occultism, the idea of a personal daimon or daemon (from Ancient Greek “god” or “godlike”) referred to a lesser deity or guiding spirit of the ancient Greek religion and mythology. It is comparable to the Qareen. This concept is often linked to the idea of a guardian spirit or an inner guide that influences an individual’s thoughts and actions. The relationship with one’s daemon is seen as integral to one’s spiritual development and self-realization. The same concept exists in Roman religion, under the name of “genius” which was a significant aspect of the Roman spiritual beliefs. It was considered like a Guardian Angel and was seen as a guiding and protective spirit associated with every individual, place, and even inanimate object. In Islam, the Qareen is a jinn, a non-human being, whose actions are driven by its own personal interests. It is an unseen entity that remains attached to you at all times and until your death. The Qareen or Qarin is a constant companion that can not be separated from the human. In Persian, it is called “hamzad” (a personal shadow or doppelgänger). In the human world, every individual has a counterpart known as a Qarin in the parallel realm of jinn. These qareen jinn can be either male or female, with Qarin representing the masculine and Qarina the feminine. Men are paired with a Qarin, while women have a Qarina. In Islamic belief,...
