Introduction
Among the pillars of faith in Islam is the belief in angels โ unseen beings of light who faithfully carry out Allahโs commands without pride, rest, or disobedience.
They are not just distant or symbolic; angels are deeply involved in our everyday lives โ recording our deeds, protecting us, and carrying out divine tasks with absolute precision and mercy.
Creation and Nature of Angels
Angels were created by Allah from light, as the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ taught us.
โ Unlike humans and jinn:
- They do not eat or sleep
- They have no free will โ they obey Allah perfectly
- They are not male or female, nor do they reproduce
- They can take human form, if Allah wills, as Jibreel did during the Prophetโs time
๐ Hadith:
โThe angels were created from lightโฆโ
(Sahih Muslim)
Names and Roles of Major Angels in Islam
Islam teaches us the names and duties of several prominent angels:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jibreel (Gabriel) | Brought revelations to the Prophets (e.g., Quran to Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ) |
| Mikail (Michael) | Oversees rain, sustenance, and nature by Allahโs command |
| Israfeel | Will blow the Trumpet to signal the Day of Judgment |
| Azrael (Malak al-Mawt) | Angel of death โ responsible for taking souls at death |
| Munkar & Nakir | Question the soul in the grave about faith and deeds |
| Raqib & Atid | Record our good and bad deeds daily |
| Malik | Guardian of Hell |
| Ridwan | Guardian of Paradise |
The Duties of Angels in Daily Life
โ Angels are constantly with us:
- Recording deeds: Every word and action is being written down.
- Protecting believers: Some are assigned to guard us by Allahโs command.
- Carrying duas: Angels send salawat (blessings) on those who send salawat upon the Prophet ๏ทบ.
- Witnessing gatherings of remembrance: When believers gather to remember Allah, angels surround them.
๐ Even when we sleep, angels protect and watch over us.
Misconceptions vs Islamic Truth
โ Myth: Angels are like humans with wings.
โ Truth: Angels are unseen beings of light. They only appear in visible form when Allah wills โ and even then, their true nature is beyond our imagination.
โ Myth: Angels always bring good news.
โ Truth: Angels fulfill all of Allahโs commands โ whether delivering mercy, reminders, or taking a soul at death.
๐ก Islam encourages balanced belief โ without exaggeration, fear, or superstition.
Final Reflection
Belief in angels deepens our taqwa (God-consciousness).
Knowing that:
- Our deeds are being recorded,
- We are surrounded by divine beings in every moment,
- And our soul will meet Munkar & Nakir after deathโฆ
โฆ all this inspires us to live humbly, truthfully, and with greater awareness of Allah.
โThey do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded.โ
(Surah At-Tahrim, 66:6)
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