Angels Flashcards
What are the function of angels?
They bring the word of God to the prophets/ messengers of God
What are angels? (Not function)
Supernatural beings
What are the qualities of angels? (2)
- Sinless
2. No free will
When do angels communicate to Muslims? (2)
From birth (1) to death (1)
What will angel Israfil do?
He will blow a trumpet to announce the Day of Judgement
Angels can take ___ form? Give an example (2)
Human (1), angels appeared to Ibrahim and Maryam as men
What is the Islamic name of Mary?
Maryam
What did Jibril do?
Reveal the Qur’an to Muhammad from God
Jibril is an ____
Archangel
What is the Islamic name for Gabriel?
Jibril
What is the English name for Jibril?
Gabriel
What did Jibril do with Muhammad?
Continue communication throughout his life to guide him through his life
What is the Islamic name for Michael?
Mika’il
What is the English name for Mika’il?
Michael
Jibril is an ____
Archangel
Mika’il is the angel of ___
Mercy
What is Mika’il’s purpose? (2)
- Reward righteous people for the good they do during their lives on earth
- Sending rain
Why does Mika’il send rain?
To bring life to Earth
What does the Qur’an teach about being disliked by angels?
Whoever is an enemy to God’s angels, is an enemy of God
What nourishment does Jibril bring? And how? (2)
Spiritual nourishment (1), by bringing God’s words to humans through the Qur’an (1)
What nourishment does Mika’il bring? And how? (2)
Nourishment human and Earth life (1), by bringing rain (1)
