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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (115) | Names and functions of some angels
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A Summary of the Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Names and Functions of Certain Angels
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Detailed Belief in the Angels
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Believing in the names and functions of angels as mentioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah
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Among these, first: Gabriel (Jibril), peace be upon him.
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He is the greatest and most virtuous of the angels.
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He is tasked with bringing down the revelation,
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and he is titled "the Trustworthy Spirit" (al-Rūḥ al-Amīn),
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as Allah the Exalted said:
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“Which the True Spirit hath brought down” (26:193)
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“Upon thy heart, that thou mayst be (one) of the warners,” (26:194)
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The name of Gabriel also appears in the words of Allah the Exalted:
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“Who is an enemy to Allah, and His angels and His messengers, and Gabriel and Michael! Then, lo! Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers.” (2:98)
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Second:
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The angel tasked with blowing the Trumpet at the arrival of the Hour, Israfil;
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and Michael (Mika'il), who is tasked with rain and vegetation.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, mentioned them together along with Gabriel
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in the opening supplication of the night prayer,
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where he said:
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"O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, Israfil, and Michael,
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Creator of the heavens and the earth..."
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—to the end of the hadith.
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Narrated by Muslim.
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The Holy Qur'an mentions Michael using the form "Mikal,"
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as seen in the aforementioned verse.
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Third:
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Malik, the keeper of Hellfire.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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"And they will cry out, 'O Malik, let your Lord put an end to us!'"
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His assistants are described as the keepers of Hellfire.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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“And those in the Fire say unto the guards of hell: Entreat your Lord that He relieve us of a day of the torment.” (40:49)
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“And those in the Fire say unto the guards of hell: Entreat your Lord that He relieve us of a day of the torment.” (40:49)
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Fourth:
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The Angel of Death.
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He is commonly known among people by the name Azrael,
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but this comes from Israelite traditions (Isra'iliyyat)
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and is not established in the Qur'an or the Sunnah under this name.
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Rather, he is referred to simply as the Angel of Death.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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“Say: The angel of death, who hath charge concerning you, will gather you, and afterward unto your Lord ye will be returned.” (32:11)
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Fifth:
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Munkar and Nakir.
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They are the two angels tasked with questioning the servant in his grave regarding his Lord, his religion, and his Prophet.
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Sixth:
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The Bearers of the Throne.
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They are eight in number.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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"And the angels will be on its edges..."
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“And the angels will be on the sides thereof, and eight will uphold the Throne of thy Lord that day, above them.” (69:17)
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Seventh:
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The Noble Scribes.
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Every servant has two angels who record and count his deeds against him:
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one on his right and the other on his left.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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“When the two Receivers receive (him), seated on the right hand and on the left,” (50:17)
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“He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.” (50:18)
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And Allah the Exalted said:
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"And indeed, appointed over you are keepers,
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noble scribes,
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who know whatever you do."
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Eighth:
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Guardian angels who protect a person from harm in the life of this world.
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Allah the Exalted said:
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“For him are angels ranged before him and behind him, who guard him by Allah's command. Lo! Allah changeth not the condition of a folk until they (first) change that which is in their hearts; and if Allah willeth misfortune for a folk there is none that can repel it, nor have they a defender beside Him.” (13:11)
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Ninth:
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Among the angels as well are:
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the angel tasked with the mountains;
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the angel tasked with the drop of fluid in the wombs;
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angels who fight alongside the believers and strengthen them by Allah's command;
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the visitors of the Frequented House (al-Bayt al-Ma'mūr);
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and traveling angels who attend gatherings of remembrance (dhikr);
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and so forth.
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A Summary of the Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah