Angels

Belief in Angels

Belief in Angels

• The Qur’an often mentions angels, celestial beings created by Allah to serve specific purposes.
• Muslims regard angels as beings made of light, without free will who obey Allah’s commands.

Roles and Responsibilities of Angels

• One key responsibility of angels is to communicate Allah’s revelations to humans. Jibril (Gabriel) carried the Qur’an to Muhammad.
• Israfil will blow the trumpet to announce the Day of Judgement.
• The angel Mika’il (Michael) is responsible for sending rain and thunder according to Allah’s will.
• All individuals have two angels, the Kiraman Katibin, recording their good and bad actions.

Prominent Angels in Islamic Tradition

• Azrael is the Angel of Death who captures the souls of people when they die.
• Malik is the guardian of hell in Islamic eschatology.
• The angel Ridwan is responsible for maintaining Jannah (Paradise).

Importance of Belief in Angels

Credence to Angels’ Existence

• Belief in angels forms a significant part of Iman (faith) and denying their existence is considered disbelief in Islam.
• Muslims believe angels’ existence justifies the presence of good and evil in the world and that they are integral to understanding creation.

Significance of Angels

• Angels serve as a symbolic connection between heaven and earth, playing a pivotal role in communicating Allah’s words.
• Angels’ recording of each person’s actions signifies the importance of responsibility and accountability in Islam.
• The belief that angels constantly surround them often provides Muslims comfort and a reminder of Allah’s omnipresence.