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Conjuring djinn refers to the practice of summoning these beings from Islamic folklore and Arabian mythology, a concept explored in occult practices, spiritualism, and various horror media. In spiritualism, it’s often framed as binding a djinn as a spirit companion for personal gain, while horror films use the theme of djinn to create frightening narratives about wishes going awry. The practice has roots in ancient beliefs and is documented in various grimoires and texts, notes Scarlet Imprint. 

Spiritualism and occult practices

• Purpose: Individuals or practitioners may conjure djinn for various reasons, such as wealth attraction, personal growth, or a spirit companion to aid in their life.
• Binding: Some rituals involve “binding” the djinn to a vessel or a person, making it a guardian spirit or companion that can be worked with.
• Types of djinn: Practitioners may seek out different types of djinn, including benevolent ones or those associated with specific abilities, notes Etsy sellers.
• Sources: Information on these practices is available through books and other resources that compile traditional rituals and beliefs from various cultures. 

Horror and media depictions‘Conjuring the Genie’: This refers to a 2021 horror film where a demonic djinn is unleashed from an amulet, bringing with it mischievous and malevolent wish fulfillment.General horror trope: In horror, djinn are often depicted as powerful, supernatural beings that are not inherently good and may be called upon to grant wishes with dangerous or disastrous consequences, says Letterboxd.Misconceptions: Media portrayals sometimes focus on the “evil” or “demonic” aspects, which may be a misunderstanding of the complex beliefs about djinn in their native folklore, notes Amazon.ca. Folklore and theologyIslamic theology: Djinn are supernatural beings in Islamic theology created from smokeless fire, possessing free will and existing alongside humans, according to EBSCO.Not always evil: Contrary to some Western misconceptions, not all djinn are considered evil; there are many good ones, explains EBSCO.