Can jinn truly see the gates of heaven open during prayer, or is it a metaphorical matter?
The jinn are a part of the unseen world, and we know nothing of their conditions except what has been revealed through divine inspiration. Allah Almighty has indeed granted them the ability to ascend to higher realms more than humans, but this ability is limited. They do not know the unseen, and they may even be unable to perceive what is close to them. Therefore, one should not definitively assert that the jinn see the gates of heaven based on the words of a jinn, as the words of the jinn are unknown and cannot be relied upon, especially since some of them are devils who lie frequently. The exorcist (Raqi) should not extensively engage in conversation with the jinn, because their words do not provide knowledge and may harm the patient.
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