Malakai (Angels) Flashcards
What are the significance of angels?
Angels have no knowledge of their own they are channels for gods truth
Quran 2:32 states “Glory to thee of knowledge we have none save what thou hast taught”
Gods messengers making humans aware of gods laws and his purposes (Quran 2:285
Sunni Muslims believe angels have no free will and are without sin and can enter gods presence.
Made from light but humans are made from soil
Can communicate with humans for example with Muhammad in the night of power as well as maryam. Always in contact with humans
What are the similarities to what Sunni and Shia Muslims believe about angels?
Both believe it was gods first creation
Both believe they are immortal
Both believe they are always obedient to allah
What are the differences to what Sunni and Shia Muslims believe about angels
Sunni Muslims believe angels have no free will but Shia Muslims believe they have a bit but never go against the will of god
Shia Muslims believe that it was revealed to Muhammad that Ali would be leader after him but Sunni Muslims believe that abu Bakr was the rightful heir
What is the significance of jibril?
The angel of revelation- the archangel responsible for revealing the Quran to Muhammad in the night of power Quran 2:97-98
This was clear proof the Quran is the word of god and extremily sacred
Special position in Islamic tradition
“Read in the name of allah who created man from a clot”
What is the significance of mikail
Known as giver of rain- waters the land and helps to provide food
Guards places of worship and rewards good deeds
Angel of mercy he asks allah to forgive sins
What is the significance of Israfil?
Blows a trumpet on the day of judgement to announce the ressurection from the dead
