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  • Year 10

Angels

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about angels. We will explore the role of angels in creation, names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik) and the differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.

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Lesson 5 of 14
  • Year 10

Angels

In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about angels. We will explore the role of angels in creation, names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik) and the differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.

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Key learning points

  1. The role of angels in creation.
  2. Names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik).
  3. The differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does the word Tawhid mean?

That there are three gods
Correct answer: The Oneness of God
Three persons in one God

Q2.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'first'?

Correct answer: Indefinable
Indivisible
Unique

Q3.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'whole'?

Indefinable
Correct answer: Indivisible
Unique

Q4.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'greatest'?

Indefinable
Indivisible
Correct answer: Unique

Q5.
What is 'Shahadah'?

The first pillar of Islam: charity
Correct answer: The first pillar of Islam: declaration of faith
The first pillar of Islam: fasting
The first pillar of Islam: pilgrimage
The first pillar of Islam: prayer

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5 Questions

Q1.
In Sunni Islam, tradtionally, angels in Islam have free will. True or false?

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
Why do Muslims believe Allah use angels?

He cannot speak directly to humans
He does not want to speak directly to humans
Correct answer: Humans are not worthy to speak to Allah directly

Q3.
Which of the following best describes the main role of Israfil?

Correct answer: Blows the trumpet to signal the day of judgement
Guards Jahannam (Hell)
Responsible for the forces of nature
Takes the soul from the body at death

Q4.
Muslims believe humans wouldn't get revelations from Allah without angels. True or false?

Correct answer: False
True

Q5.
From a Sunni perspective, does Azrael choose which souls to take from the bodies?

Correct answer: No - Azrael does not have free will so cannot choose
No - Azrael is not the angel who takes souls from bodies
Yes - that is the main role of Azrael