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Marid

The Most Powerful Jinn

Islamic Water, seas, rebellion, forbidden knowledge Pre-human creation (jinn created before Adam per Quran 15:27); continuous to present Oceans and seas; Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf in folk tradition
Portrait of Marid
Portrait of Marid
Rank Most Powerful Jinn Class
Domain Water, seas, rebellion, forbidden knowledge
Period Pre-human creation (jinn created before Adam per Quran 15:27); continuous to present
Alignment Fallen (typically)
Power LEGENDARY 76

Attributes

ATK
85
DEF
75
SPR
35
SPD
80
INT
78
CHA
72
WIS
87
END
95

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Deluge of Secrets

Marid unleashes a torrent of forbidden knowledge and seawater that overwhelms enemies with visions of truth they cannot comprehend

Passive

Aquatic Sovereignty

Marid commands absolute dominion over all waters and cannot be bound by mortal contracts or divine law

The Marid represent the strongest and most rebellious class of jinn. In Quran 27:39, when Solomon asked “Who among you can bring me the throne of the Queen of Sheba before they arrive here?” one of the jinn said “I will bring it to you before you finish your meal” — but a more powerful being (interpreted as a Marid or an angel) offered to do it instantly. Marid are associated with water and the sea, wielding power over vast domains. They are inherently rebellious against divine authority and difficult to control, even by the most powerful of human kings. The Marid embodies the untamable force of nature — immense, dangerous, and fundamentally opposed to constraint.

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Primary Source

Quran 27:39; Islamic tradition

Pre-human creation (jinn created before Adam per Quran 15:27); continuous to present — See in timeline
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