Angels are spiritual beings mentioned in the Quran as part of the Islamic belief system. They are considered to be created by Allah and serve as His obedient messengers and servants.
In the Quran, angels are depicted as beings of light and are believed to be without free will. They perform various duties assigned by Allah, such as delivering messages to His prophets, recording humans' deeds, guarding individuals, and carrying out divine punishments.
The Quran mentions several types of angels, including Jibril (Gabriel), who is responsible for delivering revelations to the prophets; Mika'il (Michael), who is in charge of the distribution of sustenance and blessings; Israfil, who is responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment; and many others.
Angels are also believed to be present during prayers and worship, and are described as glorifying and praising Allah constantly. In Islamic belief, angels are an important part of the unseen world and are integral to the practice of faith.
Here is the list of Quran chapters and verses that mention angels:
Chapter 2, Verses 30: "And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.' They said, 'Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?' Allah said, 'Indeed, I know that which you do not know.'" This Verse tells the story of how Allah informed the angels of His plan to create humans as successive authorities on Earth and how some of the angels questioned this decision, expressing their concerns about the potential for corruption and bloodshed.
Chapter 2, Verses 98: "Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael - then indeed, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers." This Verse warns those who are enemies to Allah, His angels, and His messengers that they will be enemies to Allah and will face severe punishment.
Chapter 2, Verses 102: "And they followed [instead] what the devils had recited during the reign of Solomon. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic and that which was revealed to the two angels at Babylon, Harut and Marut. But the two angels do not teach anyone unless they say, 'We are a trial, so do not disbelieve [by practicing magic].'" This Verse mentions two angels named Harut and Marut, who were sent to Babylon to test the people there and warn them against practicing magic.
Chapter 2, Verses 248: "And their prophet said to them, 'Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king.' They said, 'How can he have kingship over us while we are more worthy of kingship than him and he has not been given any measure of wealth?' He said, 'Indeed, Allah has chosen him over you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah gives His sovereignty to whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing [in favor] and Knowing.''" This Verse mentions how Allah chose Saul as a king over the people, and he was supported by angels.
Chapter 16, Verses 2: "He sends down the angels, with the inspiration of His command, upon whom He wills of His servants, [telling them], 'Warn that there is no deity except Me; so fear Me.'" This Verse explains that Allah sends angels to inspire His servants to warn others that there is no deity except Allah and to fear Him.
Chapter 22, Verses 75: "Allah chooses from the angels messengers and from the people. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Seeing." This Verse explains that Allah chooses angels as messengers as well as people to convey His message. It emphasizes that Allah hears and sees everything.
Chapter 42, Verses 5: "The heavens almost break from above them, and the angels exalt [ Allah ] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allah who is the Forgiving, the Merciful." This Verse describes how the angels praise and exalt God, seeking forgiveness for those on earth. It highlights God's attributes of Forgiveness and Mercy and emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness and mercy from Him.
Chapter 82, Verses 10-12: "But over you are appointed angels, scribes, aware, who record your deeds." This Verse highlights the role of angels as record keepers of human deeds.
Chapter 102, Verses 1-2: "Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you until you visit the graveyards. No! You are going to know." This Verse warns humans against being distracted by the material world and forgetting their true purpose, which is to prepare for the afterlife with the help of the angels who record their deeds.
Chapter 103, Verses 2-3: "Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." Although not specifically mentioning angels, This Verse speaks of the importance of righteous deeds and advising each other to truth and patience, which are values that the angels exemplify. It highlights the belief that the angels serve as an example for believers to follow, and that by following their example, we can attain salvation.
Chapter 113, Verses 1-2: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created and from the evil of darkness when it settles." This Verse is a prayer seeking protection from the evil whispers of the Satan and his army of jinn and shayateen (evil spirits), who are believed to be the enemies of angels.
Chapter 3, Verses 39: "Then the angels called him while he was standing in prayer in the chamber, 'Indeed, Allah gives you good tidings of John, confirming a word from Allah and [who will be] honorable, abstaining [from women], and a prophet from among the righteous.'" This Verse mentions how the angels informed Zachariah that he would have a son named John, who would be a prophet and righteous.
Chapter 13, Verses 11: "For each one are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron." This Verse explains that Allah appoints successive angels to protect each person by His decree. It also emphasizes the importance of individuals changing themselves before Allah can change their condition.
Chapter 13, Verses 10: "It is the same [to Him] concerning you whether one conceals [his] speech or one publicizes it and whether one is hidden by night or conspicuous [among others] by day." This Verse refers to the idea that every person has angels recording their deeds, both good and bad, no matter how hidden or public they are. These angels are always with the person, and their deeds will be presented to God on the Day of Judgment.
Chapter 43, Versess 18-19: "And they say, "The Most Merciful has taken [for Himself] a son." You have done an atrocious thing. The heavens almost rupture therefrom and the earth splits open and the mountains collapse in devastation. That they attribute to the Most Merciful a son." These Versess describe the disbelief of the people who believe that Allah has taken a son. It emphasizes the power of Allah and how even the heavens, earth, and mountains would collapse at the mere suggestion that Allah has a son.
Chapter 103, Verses 1-3: "By time, indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." This Verse encourages believers to seek guidance from the angels and to strive towards righteousness and patience in all aspects of their lives.
Chapter 103, Verses 2-3: "Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." Although not specifically mentioning angels, This Verse speaks of the importance of righteous deeds and advising each other to truth and patience, which are values that the angels exemplify. It highlights the belief that the angels serve as an example for believers to follow, and that by following their example, we can attain salvation.
Chapter 113, Verses 1-2: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created and from the evil of darkness when it settles." This Verse is a prayer seeking protection from the evil whispers of the Satan and his army of jinn and shayateen (evil spirits), who are believed to be the enemies of angels.
Chapter 4, Verses 136: "O you who have believed, believe in Allah and His Messenger and the Book that He sent down upon His Messenger and the Scripture which He sent down before. And whoever disbelieves in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day has certainly gone far astray." This Verse reminds the believers to believe in Allah, His angels, and the scriptures He has sent down.
Chapter 14, Verses 11: "Then their messengers said to them, 'We are only men like you, but Allah confers favor upon whom He wills of His servants. It has never been for us to bring you evidence except by permission of Allah. And upon Allah let the believers rely.'" This Verse refers to the messengers of Allah (prophets) who were sent to guide humanity. The angels play a role in facilitating communication between Allah and the prophets, and in delivering their messages to the people.
Chapter 70, Verses 4: "The angels and the Spirit will ascend to Him during a Day the extent of which is fifty thousand years." This Verse refers to the Day of Judgment, when the angels and the Spirit (believed by some to refer to the Archangel Gabriel) will ascend to Allah. It also emphasizes the immense duration and gravity of this Day.
Chapter 74, Versess 31-35: "And We have made the angels to be guardians of the Hellfire, and We have not made their number except as a trial for those who disbelieve - that those who were given the Scripture will be convinced and those who have believed will increase in faith and those who were given the Scripture and the believers will not doubt and that those in whose hearts is hypocrisy and the disbelievers will say, "What does Allah intend by this as an example?" Thus does Allah leave astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none knows the soldiers of your Lord except Him. And mention of the Fire is not but a reminder to humanity." These Versess describe how Allah has made the angels to be guardians of Hellfire, and their number is a trial for the disbelievers. It also emphasizes how Allah guides whom He wills and leaves astray whom He wills, and that none knows the soldiers of Allah except Him.
Chapter 97, Verses 4: "The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter." This Verse speaks of the angels descending upon the Earth by the permission of Allah for every matter. It shows the important role that angels play in carrying out Allah's commands and in facilitating the affairs of the uniVerses.
Chapter 104, Verses 1-3: "Woe to every scorner and mocker who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it. He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal." This Verse highlights the belief in guardian angels who record the deeds of humans, including their negative actions such as mocking others and accumulating wealth.
Chapter 114, Verses 1-6: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind. The God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - from among the jinn and mankind." This Verse is another prayer seeking protection from the whisperings of Satan and his followers among the jinn and mankind.
Chapter 6, Verses 61: "And He is the subjugator over His servants, and He sends over you guardian-angels until, when death comes to one of you, Our messengers take him, and they do not fail [in their duties]." This Verse mentions how Allah sends guardian angels to protect His servants and how they will take the soul of the believer when they die.
Chapter 16, Verses 2: "He sends down the angels, with the inspiration of His command, upon whom He wills of His servants, [telling them], 'Warn that there is no deity except Me; so fear Me.'" This Verse explains that Allah sends angels to inspire His servants to warn others that there is no deity except Allah and to fear Him.
Chapter 66, Verses 6: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded."
Chapter 114, Verses 1-6: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind. The God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - from among the jinn and mankind." This Verse is another prayer seeking protection from the whisperings of Satan and his followers among the jinn and mankind.
Chapter 2, Verses 248: "And their prophet said to them, 'Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king.' They said, 'How can he have kingship over us while we are more worthy of kingship than him and he has not been given any measure of wealth?' He said, 'Indeed, Allah has chosen him over you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah gives His sovereignty to whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing [in favor] and Knowing.''" This Verse mentions how Allah chose Saul as a king over the people, and he was supported by angels.
Chapter 2, Verses 98: "Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael - then indeed, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers." This Verse explains that those who are enemies to God, His angels, and His messengers will be considered as disbelievers, and God will treat them as enemies.
Chapter 8, Verses 50: " And if you could but see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved... They are striking their faces and their backs and [saying], "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire." This Verse describes the punishment of those who disbelieve in the afterlife and reject faith. The angels take their souls in a painful manner, and they are then subjected to the punishment of the Fire.
Chapter 8, Verses 9: "When you asked help of your Lord, He answered you, "Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another." This Verse describes how Allah promises to help the believers and will send a thousand angels to reinforce them.
Chapter 43, Versess 18-19: "And they say, "The Most Merciful has taken [for Himself] a son." You have done an atrocious thing. The heavens almost rupture therefrom and the earth splits open and the mountains collapse in devastation. That they attribute to the Most Merciful a son." These Versess describe the disbelief of the people who believe that Allah has taken a son. It emphasizes the power of Allah and how even the heavens, earth, and mountains would collapse at the mere suggestion that Allah has a son.
Chapter 99, Verses 7-8: "So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." This Verse speaks of the role of the angels in recording our deeds. It is believed that each person has two angels who accompany them throughout their life, recording all their actions and deeds, both good and bad. On the Day of Judgment, these records will be presented to Allah as a testimony of our deeds.
Chapter 13, Verses 11: "For each one are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron." This Verse explains that Allah appoints successive angels to protect each person by His decree. It also emphasizes the importance of individuals changing themselves before Allah can change their condition.
Chapter 13, Verses 10: "It is the same [to Him] concerning you whether one conceals [his] speech or one publicizes it and whether one is hidden by night or conspicuous [among others] by day." This Verse refers to the idea that every person has angels recording their deeds, both good and bad, no matter how hidden or public they are. These angels are always with the person, and their deeds will be presented to God on the Day of Judgment.
Chapter 113, Verses 1-2: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created and from the evil of darkness when it settles." This Verse is a prayer seeking protection from the evil whispers of the Satan and his army of jinn and shayateen (evil spirits), who are believed to be the enemies of angels.
Chapter 14, Verses 11: "Then their messengers said to them, 'We are only men like you, but Allah confers favor upon whom He wills of His servants. It has never been for us to bring you evidence except by permission of Allah. And upon Allah let the believers rely.'" This Verse refers to the messengers of Allah (prophets) who were sent to guide humanity. The angels play a role in facilitating communication between Allah and the prophets, and in delivering their messages to the people.
Chapter 114, Verses 1-6: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind. The God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - from among the jinn and mankind." This Verse is another prayer seeking protection from the whisperings of Satan and his followers among the jinn and mankind.
Chapter 15, Verses 27-29: "And the jinn We created before from scorching fire. And [mention] when your Lord said to the angels, 'I will create a human being out of clay from an altered black mud. And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration.'" This Verse highlights the creation of jinn and their existence before humans, and describes the event of Allah commanding the angels to bow down to Adam, the first human being created by Allah.
Chapter 16, Verses 2: "He sends down the angels, with the inspiration of His command, upon whom He wills of His servants, [telling them], 'Warn that there is no deity except Me; so fear Me.'" This Verse explains that Allah sends angels to inspire His servants to warn others that there is no deity except Allah and to fear Him.
Chapter 22, Verses 75: "Allah chooses from the angels messengers and from the people. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Seeing." This Verse explains that Allah chooses angels as messengers as well as people to convey His message. It emphasizes that Allah hears and sees everything.
Chapter 35, Verses 1: "All praise is [due] to God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, [who] made the angels messengers having wings, two or three or four. He increases in creation what He wills. Indeed, God is over all things competent." This Verse praises God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth and describes how He made angels as messengers with varying numbers of wings. It also emphasizes God's power and ability to create as He wills, as He is competent over all things.
Chapter 74, Verses 31-35: "And We have made the angels to be guardians of the Hellfire, and We have not made their number except as a trial for those who disbelieve - that those who were given the Scripture will be convinced and those who have believed will increase in faith and those who were given the Scripture and the believers will not doubt and that those in whose hearts is hypocrisy and the disbelievers will say, "What does Allah intend by this as an example?" Thus does Allah leave astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none knows the soldiers of your Lord except Him. And mention of the Fire is not but a reminder to humanity." These Versess describe how Allah has made the angels to be guardians of Hellfire, and their number is a trial for the disbelievers. It also emphasizes how Allah guides whom He wills and leaves astray whom He wills, and that none knows the soldiers of Allah except Him.
Chapter 41, Verses 30: "Indeed, those who have said, 'Our Lord is Allah' and then remained on a right course - the angels will descend upon them, [saying], 'Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.'" This Verse speaks of the reward awaiting those who remain steadfast in their faith and follow the right path. It describes the angels' role in conveying the glad tidings of Paradise to the believers, offering them comfort and reassurance.
Chapter 42, Verses 5: "The heavens almost break from above them, and the angels exalt [ Allah ] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allah who is the Forgiving, the Merciful." This Verse describes how the angels praise and exalt God, seeking forgiveness for those on earth. It highlights God's attributes of Forgiveness and Mercy and emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness and mercy from Him.
Chapter 43, Verses 18-19: "And they say, "The Most Merciful has taken [for Himself] a son." You have done an atrocious thing. The heavens almost rupture therefrom and the earth splits open and the mountains collapse in devastation. That they attribute to the Most Merciful a son." These Versess describe the disbelief of the people who believe that Allah has taken a son. It emphasizes the power of Allah and how even the heavens, earth, and mountains would collapse at the mere suggestion that Allah has a son.
Chapter 66, Verses 6: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded."
Chapter 70, Verses 4: "The angels and the Spirit will ascend to Him during a Day the extent of which is fifty thousand years." This Verse refers to the Day of Judgment, when the angels and the Spirit (believed by some to refer to the Archangel Gabriel) will ascend to Allah. It also emphasizes the immense duration and gravity of this Day.
Chapter 74, Verses 31-35: "And We have made the angels to be guardians of the Hellfire, and We have not made their number except as a trial for those who disbelieve - that those who were given the Scripture will be convinced and those who have believed will increase in faith and those who were given the Scripture and the believers will not doubt and that those in whose hearts is hypocrisy and the disbelievers will say, "What does Allah intend by this as an example?" Thus does Allah leave astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none knows the soldiers of your Lord except Him. And mention of the Fire is not but a reminder to humanity." These Verses describe how Allah has made the angels to be guardians of Hellfire, and their number is a trial for the disbelievers. It also emphasizes how Allah guides whom He wills and leaves astray whom He wills, and that none knows the soldiers of Allah except Him.
Chapter 79, Verses 1-5: "By those [angels] who extract with violence and [by] those who remove with ease." This Verse refers to the angels who extract the souls of humans at the time of their death.
Chapter 82, Verses 10-12: "But over you are appointed angels, scribes, aware, who record your deeds." This Verse highlights the role of angels as record keepers of human deeds.
Chapter 97, Verses 1-5: "Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter." This Verse describes the angels and the Holy Spirit descending to earth during the Night of Decree, which is considered a blessed night in Islam.
Chapter 97, Verses 4: "The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter." This Verse speaks of the angels descending upon the Earth by the permission of Allah for every matter. It shows the important role that angels play in carrying out Allah's commands and in facilitating the affairs of the uniVerse.
Chapter 99, Verses 7-8: "So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." This Verse speaks of the role of the angels in recording our deeds. It is believed that each person has two angels who accompany them throughout their life, recording all their actions and deeds, both good and bad. On the Day of Judgment, these records will be presented to Allah as a testimony of our deeds.
Chapter 2, Verses 102: "And they followed [instead] what the devils had recited during the reign of Solomon. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic and that which was revealed to the two angels at Babylon, Harut and Marut. But the two angels do not teach anyone unless they say, 'We are a trial, so do not disbelieve [by practicing magic].'" This Verse mentions two angels named Harut and Marut, who were sent to Babylon to test the people there and warn them against practicing magic.
Chapter 102, Verses 1-2: "Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you until you visit the graveyards. No! You are going to know." This Verse warns humans against being distracted by the material world and forgetting their true purpose, which is to prepare for the afterlife with the help of the angels who record their deeds.
Chapter 103, Verses 1-3: "By time, indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." This Verse encourages believers to seek guidance from the angels and to strive towards righteousness and patience in all aspects of their lives.
Chapter 103, Verses 2-3: "Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." Although not specifically mentioning angels, This Verse speaks of the importance of righteous deeds and advising each other to truth and patience, which are values that the angels exemplify. It highlights the belief that the angels serve as an example for believers to follow, and that by following their example, we can attain salvation.
Chapter 104, Verses 1-3: "Woe to every scorner and mocker who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it. He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal." This Verse highlights the belief in guardian angels who record the deeds of humans, including their negative actions such as mocking others and accumulating wealth.
Chapter 113, Verses 1-2: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created and from the evil of darkness when it settles." This Verse is a prayer seeking protection from the evil whispers of the Satan and his army of jinn and shayateen (evil spirits), who are believed to be the enemies of angels.
Chapter 114, Verses 1-6: "Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind. The God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - from among the jinn and mankind." This Verse is another prayer seeking protection from the whisperings of Satan and his followers among the jinn and mankind.
Overall, angels play a significant role in Islam and are believed to be messengers and servants of Allah who carry out His commands and facilitate the affairs of the universe. They are also believed to record the deeds of each person and protect believers from the influence of Satan and his followers. The verses in the Quran that mention angels highlight their importance in Islam and serve as a reminder of their roles in the spiritual realm.
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