Beings __socratesPageHistoryEdit Visual Text BEINGS. According to Muhammadan belief, there are three different species of created intelligent beings: (1) Angels (Mala'ikah), who are said to be created of light; (2) Genii (Jinn), who are created of fire; (3) Mankind (Insan) created of earth. These intelligent beings are called Zawu 'l-Uqil, or "Rational beings," whilst unintelligent beings are called Ghair Zawi 'l-'Uqul Hayawani-Natiq is also a term used for rational beings (who can speak), and for all irrational creatures. [JINN.] Based on <a href="https://www.juancole.com/library/dictionary-of-islam-hughes">Hughes, Dictionary of Islam</a> CancelTweetShareRedditEmail