angels Flashcards
what are angels
Spiritual beings created from elements of light. Muslims
believe they give messages from God to the prophets and
watch over humans. They praise God but have no free
will. Watch over humanity.
what is and what does the angel jibrel do
Delivers messages including Qur’an
It is through Jibrel that God revealed the Quran to Muhammad over
23 years. It is believed that Jibril also taught Muhammad how to
pray.
Why are angels important in Islam?
They act as messengers between God and humans. They always complete God’s tasks — they always obey Him as they have no free will. They watch over Muslims.
They record all thoughts and actions for judgement day. Angels greet those in paradise and punish those in hell. They
what is and how does the angel Mika’il help Mohammad
Angel of Mercy , with the role of rewarding those who have led good lives.
Helped Muhammad at the Battle of Badr in the fight for Makkah. He is also believed to bring rain and thunder to earth.
What is the influence of belief in angels on Muslims?
They help Muslims understand how to live their lives / good moral
conduct. Jibril was given the task of sharing the Qur’an from Allah to Muhammad.
what will an angel do at the end of the world
An angel will blow the horn to signify the end of the world.
