2.1.9 Angels (malaikah) Flashcards

1
Q

What was the first thing that Allah created?

A

Angels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What did Allah create Angels from?

A

Nur - Divine light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How are angels different from humans?

A

Not free - they exist to carryout the will of Allah
They praise and are obedient to Allah
They are immortal - no physical needs so can constantly serve Allah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What do Muslims see as the role of angels?

A

Help people - how Allah communicates with people and tells them what to do
They record all that people say and do ready for the Day of Judgement - each person has 2 assigned to them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which angels are mentioned by name in the Qur’an?

A

Jibra’il - chief angel who brought Allah’s message to Muhammad
Izra’il - angel of death - takes each person’s final breath -> ending their life
Israfil - angel of the Last Judgement - will blow his trumpet to announce the Day of Resurrection
Mika’il - named as the guardian of heaven

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Source of authority

A

Surah 16:49
‘And to Allah prostrates whatever is in the heavens and what ever is on the earth of creatures, and the angels, and they are not arrogant.’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly