I would like to start this thread with an incident that happened to me recently. All this is 100% true.
One morning (or late at night) I woke up after I felt there was a disturbance in my room (not sure what). I opened my eyes and it was soon obvious to me that I could not move. I tried as hard as I can to get up but felt like there was a strong force pushing on my chest and into my bed. I desperately tried calling for help but I could not speak. My mouth was open but there was no sound coming out. This happened for about 30 seconds. After that something very scary happened. I started to shake violently on my bed and the bed was shaking too. I can remember thinking to myself at the time "I cant believe it, I am actually being possessed by a Jinn". The shaking lasted for about 20 seconds. When it finally stopped I could turn around in my bed. I still felt that there was a weight on my body but less than before. I did not dare get out of my bed at the time and quickly went back to sleep.
For days I did not speak of the incident to anyone. I did not want to think about it fearing that it may happen again if I do.
Then one day I was watching a program on The Discovery Channel. It was about Aliens (which I find very interesting). They were mentioning alien encounters, then asking skeptics and believers to comment on the incidents. One of the encounters was the Alien abductions. I heard what the believers had to say, and then came the skeptics. They talked about how these abductions can be explained by a phenomenon called "Sleep Paralysis". They proceeded to explain what sleep paralysis was and I could not believe how similar their encounters were to mine. Everything from the pressure on my chest to not being able to move or speak. I will give an experts explanation of Sleep paralysis at the end of this thread.
Here is what I found most interesting about this; sleep paralysis existed in all parts of the world. However, there is one major difference about what each culture experiences. Each experienced what "their" culture feared during episodes of sleep paralysis. For example for;
The U.S: it was Alien abductions. There are hundreds of thousands (if not millions according to some) of reports of Alien abductions in the U.S, yet there are virtually none in Mexico.
Japanese: The Haunted girl.
English: Old Hag. (An Old witch like woman standing next to your bed)
Muslims: Jinn possessions!
There are more examples but these are the ones I could think of.
I was so relieved to know that it had nothing to do with Jinn after all. I then went and told some of my friends and I was completely surprised to know that many of them also had similar experiences. It seems like it is more common than I thought but people just dont talk about it. Now here I am telling you about my experience. Did anyone have a similar experience?
Make no mistake I am not saying that it is not possible for a Jinn to possess someone (I actually dont know if it is), I am just saying that it is more than likely that it wasnt the case during that night. Which also brings me to another question, does anyone know of any ahadith that speak of Jinn possession? I have not yet come across any.
Anyway I would like to know what anyone thinks about this. Here is Sleep Paralysis explained in more detail:
"Sleep Paralysis
Definition: Sleep paralysis (SP) is transient state of involuntary immobility occurring immediately prior to falling asleep or upon wakening and is classified as a parasomnia associated with REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
Parasomnia is defined as any disruptive sleep event.
Indications and Experiences Associated With SP
-SP is fairly common; many people report at least one incidence that is consistent with the general description of SP.
-There are many different experiences associated with this disorder.
-The individual is obviously paralyzed hence the name. However, many people are able to open their eyes and thus can later describe their experience visually as well as physically.
-Those who suffer with it most commonly describe hypnagogic (discussed below) and hypnopompic hallucinations. Hypnopompic describes hallucinations upon awakening.
There are three different classes of the hallucinations. Historically, these factors describe many common experiences that were consider of supernatural or paranormal.
-One factor is called the Intruder, where there is a sensed presence, and auditory and visual hallucinations.
(Many people throughout time have described the Old Hag that is a shadowy hallucination and an experience of sensed presence. )
-The second is labeled the Incubus, and consists of pressure on the chest, difficulty breathing, and pain.
(Some people have described a demon choking or suffocating them or possibly sitting on their chest. This phenomenon is also thought to explain possession and alien abduction.)
-The third factor is Unusual Bodily Experiences where the individual has sensations of floating or flying, out-of-body experiences, and feelings of bliss."
Na Man, This Is Real ...ok About That Diff Places Thing You Say, Thats Becuse These People Are Not Familair With The Term Jinn Or Shatan...thats Why They Say Aleins And Such, Becuse Thats What They Can Say Nuthing Else
No No No, I have seen them being interviewed. They describe their experience VERY VIVIDLY. They even describe the aliens and they look just like they are always advertised on TV. That says that the people are not experiencing new things, they are making up their own reality based on what they see in actually reality. Exactly like you would do in a dream.
Ok Brother Cheb... Sp Right ? Ok How Does Stress Do These Certain Things ?? Crazy Unanswered Scary Things That One Was Not Used To, A Presents Of Something There...for Example I Would Know If You Are In A Room With Me Correct??? Its Not Hard To Discypher....and Till This Day I Remember And I Wasnt Stressed That Much At The Age Of 12 Or 13
Stress does not cause SP, it only makes it more frequent. The mind can do many things. Have you never been in a dream SO real you believed it was real even after you woke up. I did (but only for a few seconds though). The difference here is that it is even more real. It happens to you when you are semi-conscious. That is why you see it as being realistic. So did I at the time.
i had an experience like that, i was sleeping, i woke up and i couldn't move, i got scared, i tried calling for my mom or dad, but i couldn't speak either, i can't remember that much abt it, other time, i felt like something pushed my leg down so i woke up fast, when i woke up, i saw somethign little color full go behind my sofa quickly, ( that one probably doeesn't have to do anything with the topic). and lastly, my uncle told me, he was sleeping on his back, he woke up during the night and he felt something was choking him, he got really scared, and he just ran to the kitchen, so that probably means that u might really be awake when this happens to u.
Are you sure about posting it here? I mean I do not need advice nor am I having problems with this. Or does it also apply for people posting in the thread?
Honestly I truly believe it is Sleep Paralysis. Encounters with Jinn would be different as I have come to learn. It is very common and it has been studied thoroughly. I do not think they have a reason to lie about it. It doesnt make sense to. The symptoms in SP are exactly what I was going through. I admit that at the time (a little more than a year ago) I was not praying 5 times a day. But it actually does not have anything to do with that, the only relation is that usually people who pray have less stress than others (not all the time). It may apply directly when it comes to jinn maybe, but not with SP (other than what I just mentioned).
I think most encounters like you experienced are simply due to sleep paralysis and not jinn. It's simply the mind waking up before your body has had a chance to catch up. The opposite of we are awake but go into a day dream.
Of course nobody is denying that jinn can't possess people. But I don't feel they necessarily have to come and hold a person down to do that. If they want they can achieve that anywhere, any time. Also if it was a case of being possessed by jinn then there would be other signs too. So you're right in what you say. Rest assured you are by no means possessed.
Are you sure about posting it here? I mean I do not need advice nor am I having problems with this. Or does it also apply for people posting in the thread?
Wsalam.
No, it just that this thread was not suited for the other section which was in the 'general' section therefore it was moved here. It doesn't apply to anybody or anyone. It is only the nature of the topic.
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That's crazy man... I don't know very many people who get Sleep paralysis. I was actually surprised to read a topic about it here. Now, isn't it true that when you go to sleep your soul is taken? If this is true.. then wouldn't sleep paralysis be when your body is asleep and your soul is in your body?
That's crazy man... I don't know very many people who get Sleep paralysis. I was actually surprised to read a topic about it here. Now, isn't it true that when you go to sleep your soul is taken? If this is true.. then wouldn't sleep paralysis be when your body is asleep and your soul is in your body?
Ok, don't beat me up on this lol. But as far as I know the soul leaves the body when we are sleeping. Yet it is still connected to the body as it's life force. I read abt it once but can't remember the details. So sleep paralysis could be just that the soul hasn't fully returned to the body, rendering it paralysed.
I too had a muted experience twice of some sort. When I recently started to pray after a long absence and ignornace, I had a feeling that I wasn't alone ( cue X-files theme), of course we aren't alone as Allah (swt) is all aware but something else was in my room ( no there weren't any lisas and sarahs !) During the night I woke up and just as I was about to turn as I knew something was next to me I couldn't move , it was like someone keeling on my back with tremendous force. The similar symptoms as described by other members- paralysis of limbs and also vocal. Eventually the force diminished and I turned around. Suffice to say, I turned on the light and lo and behold- nothing. The next night I armed myself with an arsenal array of weaponry, constituting of a....... knife and fork and I waited till the time of the previous nights episode, thinking "it" will happen again!!..........nothing except I heard my neighbours cat going in and out of the garden shed. At least now I knew, whose cat it was disposing of last nites supper:grumbling
The second time a few weeks after, was like something dragging me and this time I was armed with the greatest weaponry of all.... words of the noble Qu'ran and it ceased.
It could may have been a random jinn passing and thought hello cheeky!!: and decided to become mischievous or could have been psychological. (Allah swt knows best) I started to read into the subject of Jinn etc and subhanallah their many ways to protect yourself from the unseen as prescribed in hadiths. Some of the books written give a fabulous insight in the world of the unseen. The point is, if we fear these, what about the fear of their creator?- OUR creator Allah (swt). Yes they exist (muslim, jew and christian faiths) and of course nothing happens without the will of Allah (swt) albeit a test. The way to combat evil inshallah is through strengthening our iman.
I know a brother who has been continuously attacked over a prolonged period of years and since he’s become married, become worse. Of course possession of jinn is realistic, whether you have un/intentionally harmed it or it has become fond of you etc. Exploitation of their powers and they too will be held accountable on the day of recompense. I could spend hours and hours discussing this subject but its getting late
We should always ask Allah (swt) for protection of the evil of our deeds and the evil that surrounds us.
I Think Sleep Paral Is A Way For People, Who Are Not Familiar With Jinn, To Name It That !! Becuz They Dont Know What Else To Call It, They Dont Know What Jinn Is ,lol....
"1. Qull huwa Allahu ahad Allahu alssamad Lam yalid walam yoolad Walam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad"
Say: He is Allah the One and Only Allah, the Eternal Absolute He begetteth not nor is He begotten And there is none like unto Him.
(112)
i was watching the islam channell that programe called islamica one of the presenters said that you should make sure your beds are not in the corners of the room becouse that where the jinns stay in all the corners and there is one jinn who stays in the bed room all the time and its that jinn who sits on your chest. he seid doing wudu befor going to bed also helps
i was watching the islam channell that programe called islamica one of the presenters said that you should make sure your beds are not in the corners of the room becouse that where the jinns stay in all the corners and there is one jinn who stays in the bed room all the time and its that jinn who sits on your chest. he seid doing wudu befor going to bed also helps
wow thats real spooky sis! my beds in the corner but then there's no where else to put it. im not scared of jinns anyway. sometimes things go missing and i get annoyed. i know they were there the last time.. so i just say "ok that's enough, stop messing about and give my things back" lolzzz
one day i saw this hugeeeeeee scary faceee. uh no matter what i did, open or close my eyes it wouldnt go away.. i did get a bit scared but i recited aiyahtul kursi and the fear went but the face stayed.. it faded after ages but beforer it went i saw a big red eye in the air infront of me lol.. it looked like a dinosaurs eye.. but i know it must hav been a jinns eye. *scratches head* :confused:
format_quote Originally Posted by abdul Majid
I Think Sleep Paral Is A Way For People, Who Are Not Familiar With Jinn, To Name It That !! Becuz They Dont Know What Else To Call It, They Dont Know What Jinn Is ,lol....
Huh no bro.. i know abt jinns but i believe in SP too.. some ppl who r possessed dont get SP.. so they cant always be connected.
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Re: Sleep Paralysis vs Jinn Possession
!) During the night I woke up and just as I was about to turn as I knew something was next to me I couldn't move , it was like someone keeling on my back with tremendous force. The similar symptoms as described by other members- paralysis of limbs and also vocal. Eventually the force diminished and I turned around. Suffice to say, I turned on the light and lo and behold- nothing. The next night I armed myself with an arsenal array of weaponry, constituting of a....... knife and fork
and I waited till the time of the previous nights episode, thinking "it" will happen again!!
..........nothing except I heard my neighbours cat going in and out of the garden shed. At least now I knew, whose cat it was disposing of last nites supper:grumbling 
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