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The Sahih Hadiths, which we cited, are narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him) as well as the reliable accounts of the people of religious knowledge that speaking to, preaching, and calling the Jinn to Islam and their acceptance do not categorically go against what Allah says in the story of Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him) inSurah Sad: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."
Likewise, there is no contradiction in this regard relating to commanding the Jinn to enjoin the good and to forbid the evil or even beating them if they refuse to get out of the person possessed. All who do not oppose the mentioned Ayah; rather, this is obligatory when it comes to resisting the oppression of the wrong­doers, supporting the oppressed, enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, as done with humans.
It is previously mentioned in the Sahih Hadith that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "I seized one of the Jinn until his saliva ran onto my hand." The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Had it not been for the supplication of my brother Sulayman, he (the Jinn) would have been kept tied up so that people might watch him."
In another narration by Muslim on the authority of Abu Al­Darda' that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Allah's enemy, Satan, came with a flame of fire to put it in my face, so I said three times: "I seek refuge in Allah from you." Then I said three times: "I curse you with Allah's full curse." But he did not retreat (on any one of these) three occasions. Thereafter, I attempted to seize him. I swear by Allah that had it not been for the supplication of my brother Sulayman (peace be upon him), he would have been bound and made an object of sport for the children of Madinah.
There are many Hadiths narrated in this regard.
These are the accounts of the people of knowledge. I hope this would suffice for those who seek the truth. I ask Allah with His Most Beautiful Names and Most High Attributes to grant us and all Muslims sound understanding of His Din (religion), to hold fast to it, and to guide us to say the truth and to do good deeds. I also seek refuge in Allah (Exalted be He) from speaking about Him without knowledge or denying that which our limited knowledge can not comprehend. He is the One Who is Capable of doing so. May Allah grant us success! May Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Servant and Messenger, our Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions, and those who followed him in righteousness!