Angels
I can explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.
Angels
I can explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.
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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 Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil and Izrail, who have different roles and relationships to humans.
Keywords
Angels - beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans
Izra’il - the angel of death taking souls to the afterlife (Azrael in English)
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., Jibril is male).
In Islam, angels are genderless but can appear in a male form.
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