References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Angels, Their Nature And Duties”

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Angels, Their Nature And Duties

Qur’anic References (Belief in Angels)

• “The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him… and so have the believers. All have believed in Allah, His angels, His books and His messengers.” (2:285)
• “Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels…” (2:98)
• “They do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded.” (66:6)

Hadith References (Belief in Angels)

• The Prophet said: “Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.”
• The Prophet said: “The angels were created from light.”

Nature of Angels

Created from Light

Hadith Reference

• “The angels were created from light…”

Obedient to Allah

Qur’anic References

• “They do not disobey Allah…” (66:6)

Do Not Have Free Will

Key Concept

• Always obey Allah
• Cannot commit sin

Invisible Beings

Qur’anic References

• “He sees you, he and his tribe, from where you do not see them…” (7:27)

Do Not Eat or Drink

Qur’anic Reference

• Story of Prophet Ibrāhīm:
  • “He saw their hands not reaching for it…” (11:70)

Do Not Have Gender

Qur’anic Reference

• “Have you seen the daughters of Allah?” (43:19) → rejecting false belief

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Duties of Angels

1. Delivering Revelation

Jibrīl (Gabriel)

Qur’anic References

• “The Trustworthy Spirit has brought it down upon your heart.” (26:193–194)
• “Whoever is an enemy to Jibrīl…” (2:97)

Key Duty

• Delivered:
  • Qur’an to Prophet ﷺ

2. Taking Souls

Malak al-Mawt (Angel of Death)

Qur’anic References

• “Say: The angel of death will take you…” (32:11)

Key Duty

• Takes:
  • Souls at time of death

3. Recording Deeds

Kirāman Kātibīn

Qur’anic References

• “And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers, noble and recording.” (82:10–11)
• “He utters no word except that with him is an observer prepared.” (50:18)

Key Duty

• Record:
  • Good and bad deeds

4. Questioning in the Grave

Munkar and Nakīr

Hadith References

• Angels question:
  • Faith of deceased

Key Duty

• Ask:
  • About belief in Allah and Prophet ﷺ

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5. Blowing the Trumpet

Isrāfīl

Qur’anic References

• “And the trumpet will be blown…” (39:68)

Key Duty

• Signals:
  • End of world
  • Resurrection

6. Guardians and Protectors

Qur’anic References

• “For each one are successive angels before and behind him who protect him…” (13:11)

Key Duty

• Protect humans:
  • By Allah’s command

7. Carrying the Throne of Allah

Qur’anic References

• “Those who carry the Throne and those around it…” (40:7)

Key Duty

• Glorify Allah
• Pray for believers

8. Welcoming Believers in Paradise

Qur’anic References

• “And the angels will enter upon them from every gate, saying: Peace be upon you…” (13:23–24)

Key Duty

• Welcome:
  • Believers to Paradise

Summary Table

Key Concepts from References

• Angels:
  • Created from light
  • Always obey Allah
• Perform:
  • Specific duties assigned by Allah
• Belief in angels:
  • Essential part of faith

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 2:285 → Belief in angels
• 66:6 → Obedience
• 82:10 → Recording deeds
• 39:68 → Trumpet
• Hadith: “Angels created from light”

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Mention:
    • Nature of angels
    • Duties of major angels
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic verses and Hadith
• Link:
  • Belief in angels → Strength of faith

Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Islamiyat Full Scale Course