Jinn and spiritual guides coming upon women

Question

Question: (1) It is said that jinn cling to women and commit an evil act with them. Is this true or not? (2) Also, that a respected spiritual guide too comes and clings to them. Is this also correct or not?

Answer

(1) Jinn can cling to women, men and children, and can also commit an evil act. (2) No respected spiritual guide or saintly elder clings to anyone after his death; rather, it is jinn and devils who come and give the names of the elders.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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