Allah has created many creatures such as jinns, humans
and angels. He refers to angels in Quran as al-Malaikah. We humans cannot see
angles with a naked eye but some pious Muslims whom Allah loves can feel the
presence of angels in their perception and at a thought-level. Angels are made
out of light. There is no mention of angels being created through light in the
Quran but a Hadith tells us:
“The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from smokeless
fire, and Adam was created from that which has been described to you.” [Muslim,
2996]
Since they are made of pure light, we cannot see them.
They do what Allah orders them to. Another important aspect of angels is that
they do not exercise their free-will like humans and jinns. They do not have
free-will and pray continuously to praise Allah(SWT).
“The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam was created from that which has been described to you.” [Muslim, 2996]
Jibrael(Gabriel)
Known as the angel of revelation, Jibrael
revealed Quran to the Prophet Muhammad(SAW) and sent across Allah’s messages to
the Prophet. Jibrael is also responsible for bringing Allah’s blessings
on Laylatul Qadr (the blessed night in Ramadan) and punishing the people and
nations who persist in wrongdoing.
Known as the angel of revelation, Jibrael
revealed Quran to the Prophet Muhammad(SAW) and sent across Allah’s messages to
the Prophet. Jibrael is also responsible for bringing Allah’s blessings
on Laylatul Qadr (the blessed night in Ramadan) and punishing the people and
nations who persist in wrongdoing.
Mikael
Also known as Micheal in English
tradition, Mikael has a duty to pour rains and winds as Allah(SWT) wills.
Also known as Micheal in English
tradition, Mikael has a duty to pour rains and winds as Allah(SWT) wills.
Israfeel
The angel Israfeel will blow the trumpet
signaling the end of this world and journey towards Qayyama (Judgment
day).
The angel Israfeel will blow the trumpet
signaling the end of this world and journey towards Qayyama (Judgment
day).
Azrael
In Judeo-Christian tradition, this angel
is referred to as Azrael while Quran has mentioned this angel as malak-al-mout
(the angel of death). He is responsible for taking the lives and soul of
people from this world when Allah wills and orders.
In Judeo-Christian tradition, this angel
is referred to as Azrael while Quran has mentioned this angel as malak-al-mout
(the angel of death). He is responsible for taking the lives and soul of
people from this world when Allah wills and orders.
Malik
An angel who guards and maintains
hell.
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How will the angel of death die
A hadith narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) tells us that how the entire creation will come to end on the day of judgement. Satan and his army will try to flee and look for cover as they see that the end of time has come, but there will be no refuge.
After the angel of death (Azrael) has taken the soul of every single human and even every single angel, including Jibreel AS, Allah will then command him to die. The hadith paints a very powerful scene of how every created thing will come to an end and the only living entity remains is Allah Himself.
An angel who guards and maintains
hell.
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How will the angel of death die
A hadith narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) tells us that how the entire creation will come to end on the day of judgement. Satan and his army will try to flee and look for cover as they see that the end of time has come, but there will be no refuge.
After the angel of death (Azrael) has taken the soul of every single human and even every single angel, including Jibreel AS, Allah will then command him to die. The hadith paints a very powerful scene of how every created thing will come to an end and the only living entity remains is Allah Himself.
Munkar and Nakeer
These angels are responsible to ask
questions to the deceased about their beliefs, actions in life. The three known
questions that these angels will ask in grave are: who is your God? Who is your
Prophet? What is your Religion. They will torment the disbelievers and
disobedient people in grave.
These angels are responsible to ask
questions to the deceased about their beliefs, actions in life. The three known
questions that these angels will ask in grave are: who is your God? Who is your
Prophet? What is your Religion. They will torment the disbelievers and
disobedient people in grave.
Haroot and Maroot
As mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah in
Quran, Haroot and Maroot were the two angels that Allah sent to earth and
people. They taught people black magic with a warning that they are here only
for a trial and anyone who learns black magic and practices sorcery will be
doomed to Hell. People despite the warning thronged them in an effort to learn
the art of black magic aimed at breaking up marriages and families and creating chaos among people.
As mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah in
Quran, Haroot and Maroot were the two angels that Allah sent to earth and
people. They taught people black magic with a warning that they are here only
for a trial and anyone who learns black magic and practices sorcery will be
doomed to Hell. People despite the warning thronged them in an effort to learn
the art of black magic aimed at breaking up marriages and families and creating chaos among people.
Kiraman Katibeen
These are the two angels that are present
on every human being’s shoulder: right and left. The right side of the angel
records the good deeds the person does and the left one records the bad deeds.
These are the two angels that are present
on every human being’s shoulder: right and left. The right side of the angel
records the good deeds the person does and the left one records the bad deeds.
Mention of Angels in Quran
There are
multiple Quran verses that mention, describe and explain the existence of
angels. Some of the verses are quoted below:
“[they, i.e.,
angels] disobey not, (from executing) the commands they receive from Allah, but
do that which they are commanded.” [66:6 – interpretation of the meaning]
Angels bear
witness to the oneness of Allah.
“Allah bears
witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He),
and the angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He
always) maintains His creation in justice. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the
right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.” [3:18]
There were
prophets from within angels as well.
“Allah chooses
messengers from angels and from men.” [22:75 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allah asked
angels to prostrate before Adam to honor him.
“And (remember)
when We said to the angels: ‘Prostrate yourselves before Adam.’ And they
prostrated except Iblis (Satan), he refused and was proud and was one of the
disbelievers (disobedient to Allah).’” [2:34 – interpretation of the meaning]
Angels carry
out multiple duties and tasks. They bear the Throne of Allah.
“Those (angels)
who bear the Throne (of Allah) and those around it glorify the praises of their
Lord, and believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (in the
Oneness of Allah)…” [40:7 – interpretation of the meaning]
Kiraman
(Honourable) Katibeen —writing down (your deeds),
They know all
that you do.” [82: 10-12 – interpretation of the meaning]
“(Remember)
that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one
sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions)
“Those whose
lives the angels take while they are in a pious state (i.e. pure from all evil,
and worshipping none but Allah Alone) saying (to them): Salamun ‘Alaykum (peace
be on you) enter you Paradise, because of that (the good) which you used to do
(in the world).”
“And angels
shall enter unto them from every gate (saying): Salamun ‘Alaykum (peace be
upon you) for you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!”
[13:23-24 – interpretation of the meaning]
And among them
are the gatekeepers of Hell:
“O you who
believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel
is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe.” [66:6
– interpretation of the meaning]
Among them are
some who strive in jihad (battle) with the believers:
“(Remember)
when your Lord revealed to the angels, ‘Verily, I am with you, so keep firm
those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have
disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and smite over all their fingers
and toes.’” [8:12 – interpretation of the meaning]
On Laylat
al-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the month of Ramadan, the angels come down to
witness goodness with the Muslims, as Allah says (interpretation of the
meaning):
“The Night of
Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allah in
that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and
4 months).
Therein descend
the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel] by Allah’s permission with all decrees.”
[97:3-4]
The angels do
not enter a house in which there is a statue, picture (image) or a dog. The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“The angels do not
enter a house in which there is a dog or an image.” [Muslim].
Belief in the
angels is one of the pillars of faith, and whoever denies it is a kafir
(disbeliever):
“... and
whosoever disbelieves in Allah, His gngels, His books, His messengers, and the
Last Day, then indeed he has strayed far away.” [4:136 – interpretation of the
meaning]
There are
multiple Quran verses that mention, describe and explain the existence of
angels. Some of the verses are quoted below:
“[they, i.e.,
angels] disobey not, (from executing) the commands they receive from Allah, but
do that which they are commanded.” [66:6 – interpretation of the meaning]
“They (i.e. the
angels) glorify His praises night and day, (and) they never slacken (to do so)
[21:20]
Angels bear
witness to the oneness of Allah.
“Allah bears
witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He),
and the angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He
always) maintains His creation in justice. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the
right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.” [3:18]
“They (i.e. the
angels) glorify His praises night and day, (and) they never slacken (to do so)
[21:20]
There were
prophets from within angels as well.
“Allah chooses
messengers from angels and from men.” [22:75 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allah asked
angels to prostrate before Adam to honor him.
“And (remember)
when We said to the angels: ‘Prostrate yourselves before Adam.’ And they
prostrated except Iblis (Satan), he refused and was proud and was one of the
disbelievers (disobedient to Allah).’” [2:34 – interpretation of the meaning]
Angels carry
out multiple duties and tasks. They bear the Throne of Allah.
“Those (angels)
who bear the Throne (of Allah) and those around it glorify the praises of their
Lord, and believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (in the
Oneness of Allah)…” [40:7 – interpretation of the meaning]
“But verily,
over you (are appointed angels in charge of mankind) to watch you,
Kiraman
(Honourable) Katibeen —writing down (your deeds),
They know all
that you do.” [82: 10-12 – interpretation of the meaning]
“(Remember)
that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one
sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions)
“Those whose
lives the angels take while they are in a pious state (i.e. pure from all evil,
and worshipping none but Allah Alone) saying (to them): Salamun ‘Alaykum (peace
be on you) enter you Paradise, because of that (the good) which you used to do
(in the world).”
“And if you
could see when the angels take away the souls of those who disbelieve (at
death); they smite their faces and their backs, (saying): ‘Taste the punishment
of the blazing Fire.’” [8:50 – interpretation of the meaning]
“And angels
shall enter unto them from every gate (saying): Salamun ‘Alaykum (peace be
upon you) for you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!”
[13:23-24 – interpretation of the meaning]
And among them
are the gatekeepers of Hell:
“O you who
believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel
is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe.” [66:6
– interpretation of the meaning]
Among them are
some who strive in jihad (battle) with the believers:
“(Remember)
when your Lord revealed to the angels, ‘Verily, I am with you, so keep firm
those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have
disbelieved, so strike them over the necks, and smite over all their fingers
and toes.’” [8:12 – interpretation of the meaning]
On Laylat
al-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the month of Ramadan, the angels come down to
witness goodness with the Muslims, as Allah says (interpretation of the
meaning):
“The Night of
Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allah in
that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and
4 months).
Therein descend
the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel] by Allah’s permission with all decrees.”
[97:3-4]
The angels do
not enter a house in which there is a statue, picture (image) or a dog. The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image.” [Muslim].
Belief in the
angels is one of the pillars of faith, and whoever denies it is a kafir
(disbeliever):
“... and
whosoever disbelieves in Allah, His gngels, His books, His messengers, and the
Last Day, then indeed he has strayed far away.” [4:136 – interpretation of the
meaning]
Some Frequently
Asked Questions About Angels
Can Angels be Bad?
No. They do not
have their free-will to choose between good and bad. They only act as
Allah(SAW) wills unlike Human beings and Jinns.
No. They do not
have their free-will to choose between good and bad. They only act as
Allah(SAW) wills unlike Human beings and Jinns.
Do Angels Have a Gender?
No. They are
neither male or female
No. They are
neither male or female
Do Angels Have Wings?
Yes. Some have
1000s of wings and they are so gigantic that they can cover the entire earth.
Yes. Some have
1000s of wings and they are so gigantic that they can cover the entire earth.
Do Angels Visit Home and Places?
Yes. They visit
the homes and people where Quran is recited. They also frequently visit the
people who do Zikr constantly such as Astaghfar(repentance) and
Shuk’r(gratitude).
Allah Knows
Best.
Yes. They visit
the homes and people where Quran is recited. They also frequently visit the
people who do Zikr constantly such as Astaghfar(repentance) and
Shuk’r(gratitude).
Allah Knows
Best.
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