Angels Flashcards
what do muslims believe angels where created for
that they were created to follow the orders of allah and to communicate with humans.
what are their 3 main roles?
- to take care of people
- to welcome ppl to paradise and to also supervise paradise
- as messengers to prophets.
who are the 10 main angels
Jibril,mika’il,isra’fil,asra’fil,rakeeb, atheed,munkar,nakir,ridwan, maalik.
explain angel jibril and notable thing he did
he is the bringer of good news mentioned in the quran and hadith he revealed allahs words to muhhamad on laylat-ul-qadr. Appeared to maryam when she was pregnant.
explain angel mika’il
heavenly affairs
explain angel isra’fil
in charge of blowing the trumpet
explain rakeeb and atheed
noble writers in charge of writing deeds
explain mukar and nakir
in charge of questioning the grave
explain ridwan and maalik
ridwan is heavens gatekeeper maalik is hell’s gatekeeper.
what are the 2 main characteristics of angels
no free will and are immortal
explain angel asra’fil.
angel of death.