Islam- Angels

Question 1

When were angels created

Answer 1

Before humans

Question 2

What are angels created from

Answer 2

Nur- divine light

Question 3

Angels existance

Answer 3

-not free beings
-exist to carry ot will of allah
-dont have free will
-praise Allah
completely obedient to him- so free from sin

Question 4

Why are angels free from sin

Answer 4

Completely obedient to allah
Dont have free will

Question 5

Life of angels

Answer 5

Immora
Dont have physical needs humans have-eg. Need for sleep
constantly serve allah

Question 6

Purpose of angels

Answer 6

-there to help muslims
-communicate w/ His human messengers on earth (prophets)
-record all humans do and say

Question 7

Why do angels record all humans do and say

Answer 7

-for day of judgement
-angels welcome to heaven all those who have been obedient to allah
-through to hell- all disobedient

Question 8

Why might angels take human form

Answer 8

-in order to will of allah
-eg. Jibril appeared to maryam- mary

Question 9

Jibril

Answer 9

-chief angel
-bought god’s mesage to muhammed and all other proohets
-take shape of man when appear sometimes

Question 10

Jibril in natural form

Answer 10

-only ever seenn by muhammed
-600 wings-covered sky from earth to horizon

Question 11

Izra’il

Answer 11

-angel of death

Question 12

Jobs of izra’il

Answer 12

-responsible for ending each person’s life by taking their final breath
-can seperate human’s soul from their body at the time appointed for death by allah

Question 13

For non-believers izra’il

Answer 13

-appearance brings sense of dread
-news of punishment for unbelief

Question 14

For obedient people izra’il is..

Answer 14

-pleasant angel
-takes onto paradise w/ allah

Question 15

Mika’il

Answer 15

-gaurdian of heaven
-named once
‘whoever is an enemy to allah.. to jibri and mika’il.. allah is an enermy to those who reject faith’ 2:98
-according to muhammed also sends rain thunder and lightning to earth by commmand of allah

Question 16

Israfil

Answer 16

-angel of Last judgement

Question 17

Israfil and day of resurrection

Answer 17

-first blast trumpet-destroys everything
-2nd blast- every human that died is brought back to life

Question 18

Israfil and trumpet

Answer 18

-keeps trumpet continuously to lips to be sounded at allah’s command

Question 19

Honorable scribes

Answer 19

-angels responsble for recording deeds of humans
-each human has two assigned

Question 20

Honorable scribe quote

Answer 20

50:17-18
‘Two recieving recieve [each human being after he or she has attached the age of puberty], one sitting on the right and one on the left]’
‘There is a watcher by him ready (to record)’

Question 21

Good deed

Answer 21

Just the intention of a good deed counts as one even if consequence not good

Question 22

Intention in arabic

Answer 22

Niyyah

Question 23

Niyyah

Answer 23

Arabic for intention

Question 24

If a good deed is performed

Answer 24

Written as 10+ good deeds

Question 25

If a person intends to do a bad deed but does not carry it out

Answer 25

Recorded as a good deed

Question 26

What counts as a single evil deed

Answer 26

Think of a bad deed and act upon it

Question 27

angel qu’ran quotes

Answer 27

‘[all] praise is [due] to Allah…made the angels messengers having wings’ 35:1
74:31 ‘not but a reminder to humanity’
‘As a trial for those who disbelieve’
16:49
‘Angels…are not arrogant’

Question 28

‘[all] praise is [due] to Allah…made the angels messengers having wings’

Answer 28

35:1
Shows that muslims are respectful and greatful for them

Question 29

Quotes for role of angels

Answer 29

‘Not but a reminder to humanity’ ‘as a trial for those who disbelieve’ 74:31

Question 30

Quote showing angels as more likeable and respected

Answer 30

16:49
‘Angels…are not arrogant’