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Year 10
Eduqas

Significance of angels

I can explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.

New
New
Year 10
Eduqas

Significance of angels

I can explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In Islam, angels are immortal beings made of light, who are without sin.
  2. The belief in angels is known as 'malaikah' and is supported by Surah 2:97-98, 2:285, 32:11.
  3. Four key angels in Islam are Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil and Izra'il, who have different roles and relationships to humans.

Keywords

  • Angels - beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans

  • Israfil - the angel who will blow the trumpet before the Last Days

  • 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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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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Lesson video

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT part of the message delivered by the prophets in Islam?
submission to Allah’s will
ethical behaviour and righteousness
Correct answer: worship of idols
Q2.
The Prophet Muhammad is known as the " of the Prophets," meaning no prophet will come after him.
Correct Answer: Seal, seal
Q3.
How was the Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad?
through direct writing by the Prophet
Correct answer: through angel Jibril
through a voice from the sky
Q4.
What role do the Hadith play in the life of a Muslim?
they offer historical records of battles
they focus only on the Prophet's miracles
Correct answer: they show Muslims how to live according to the Prophet’s example
Q5.
How was the Qur'an preserved during the Prophet’s life?
It was written by the Prophet himself.
It was passed down verbally without writing.
Correct answer: It was recited and memorised by his companions, who wrote it down.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT a belief about angels in Islam?
angels are created from light
Correct answer: angels have a gender
angels are with humans at all times
Q2.
What is the role of angels in relation to human actions in Islam?
They intervene in human conflicts.
They provide sustenance to humans.
Correct answer: They record the actions of humans for the Day of Judgement.
Q3.
Which angel is known as the angel of revelation, delivering messages from God to the Prophets?
Mika'il
Correct answer: Jibril
Izra'il
Israfil
Q4.
In Islam, angels were created humans.
Correct Answer: before, Before
Q5.
The belief in angels remains important for Muslims today because it ...
provides guidance on the proper way to pray
makes them immune to sin
Correct answer: encourages them to live a morally accountable life
guarantees safety and prosperity