Nature and role of angels
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.
Key learning points
- In Islam, angels are immortal beings made of light, who are without sin.
- The belief in angels is known as 'malaikah' and is supported by Surah 2:97-98, 2:285, 32:11.
- Four key angels in Islam are Jibreel, Mika’il, Israfil and Izrail, who have different roles & relationships to humans.
Keywords
Angels - beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans
Jibril - the angel who revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad (Gabriel in English)
Malaikah - the Arabic word for angels
Mika’il - an angel providing spiritual and material help (Micheal in English)
Common misconception
Angels are male (e.g., Jibreel is male).
In Islam, angels are genderless but can appear in a male form.
Teacher tip
In addition to this lesson, students can create a table of information on each of the four key angels in Islam - Jibril, Mik'ail, Israfil and Izrail - and their roles and importance for Muslims.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
the justice of Allah, from Al-Adl (The Just)
Allah as all loving, generous and kind; one of Allah’s 99 Names
Allah is present and active in the world
the oneness of Allah
Q2.Which group of Muslims have the six articles of faith?
Q3.Which of these are part of the six articles of faith?
Q4.In Christianity, which angel revealed to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
Q5.What is the missing word in this quote from the Qur'an? "He is God the __________, God the eternal."
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans
being able to choose between different actions
the angel who revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad
the Arabic word for angels
an angel providing spiritual and material help
Q2.Which of the following statements is correct?
Q3.Which of the below are roles that angels have in Islam?
Q4.In Islam, which angel will blow a trumpet to announce the Day of Judgement?
Q5.In Islam, which angel will take the souls of those who have died to the afterlife?
Q6.Which of the below is a way that a belief in angels may influence Muslims?
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