In Islam, Malaika (or angels) are spiritual beings created by Allah (God) to carry out various tasks and duties. Muslims believe in the existence of angels as an article of faith, and they are mentioned frequently in the Quran.
The Quran describes angels as beings made of light, created from various elements and given specific responsibilities. They do not possess free will and always obey Allah's commands without question. Some of the tasks assigned to angels include recording a person's good and bad deeds, conveying Allah's messages to the prophets, and guarding over the believers.
Malaika in Islam that are believed to exist in a realm that is beyond human perception. They are created by Allah (God) and are made of light. They have no physical form and are not visible to the human eye, but they can take on a human-like form when they interact with humans.
In Islam, Malaika are believed to be completely obedient to Allah and are assigned specific duties and tasks. They have no free will and cannot deviate from their assigned tasks. They are constantly in a state of worship and glorification of Allah.
The Quran mentions many different types of angels, each with its own specific role and responsibilities. For example, Jibril (Gabriel) is the angel who conveyed Allah's revelations to the prophets, including the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). Mika'il (Michael) is in charge of the provision of sustenance and is responsible for providing food and sustenance to all of Allah's creation. Israfil is the angel who is responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment, signaling the end of the world.
Muslims also believe in the existence of guardian angels, who are assigned to protect individual believers. These angels are with a person from birth to death and record their good and bad deeds. When a person dies, the angels present the record of their deeds to Allah, who then decides their fate in the afterlife.
Overall, Malaika are an important aspect of Islamic belief and serve as a reminder of Allah's power and the unseen world that surrounds us. In Islam, angels are a reminder of Allah's power and presence in the world. They are a sign of the unseen realm that surrounds us and serve as a source of comfort and protection for believers. Muslims are encouraged to remember the angels and their tasks as a way to deepen their faith and connection to Allah.
Here are some Quran verses that mention angels (Malaika) in Islam:
"Praise be to Allah, who created the heavens and the earth, and made the darkness and the light. Yet those who reject Faith hold (others) as equal, with their Guardian-Lord." (Quran 6:1)
"The Beneficent Allah, Who is established on the Throne, created everything in the heavens and on the earth and the angels who serve Him, interceding for you. Believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not: 'Three.' Cease! It is better for you! Allah is only One God. Far is it removed from His transcendent majesty that He should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is sufficient as Defender." (Quran 4: 171)
"Do you not see that Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth? There is no secret counsel of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be. In the end, Allah will tell them of their deeds. Allah has knowledge of all things." (Quran 58:7)
"He created the heavens without pillars that you see and has cast into the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with you, and dispersed therein from every creature. And We sent down rain from the sky and made grow therein [plants] of every noble kind. This is the creation of Allah. So show Me what those other than Him have created. Rather, the wrongdoers are in clear error." (Quran 31:10-11)
"And when the angels said: 'O Maryam! Surely Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the world." (Quran 3:42)
These are just a few examples of the many Quran verses that mention angels and their roles in Islam.
"Those who bear the Throne, and those around it, celebrate the praises of their Lord, and believe in Him, and implore forgiveness for those who believe: 'Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things, in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them from the penalty of the Blazing Fire!'" (Quran 40:7)
"Say, [O Muhammad], 'Who is an enemy to Gabriel?' For he who is an enemy to Gabriel has brought the Qur'an down upon your heart, by permission of Allah, confirming that which was before it and as guidance and good tidings for the believers." (Quran 2:97)
"And the angels will be on its borders. And the Throne of your Lord will be carried on that Day by eight [angels]." (Quran 69:17)
"And mention, [O Muhammad], in the Book [the story of] Maryam, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east. And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man. She said, 'Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of Allah.' He said, 'I am only the messenger of your Lord to give you [news of] a pure boy.'" (Quran 19:16-19)
"And [remember] when We said to the angels, 'Prostrate to Adam,' and they prostrated, except for Iblees (Satan). He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers." (Quran 2:34)
These verses show the various roles and activities of angels in Islam, including their worship and glorification of Allah, their roles in conveying Allah's messages and revelations, their involvement in the Day of Judgment, and their interactions with human beings such as Maryam (Mary) and Adam.
"And [mention] when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay. So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration.'" (Quran 38:71-72)
"And those who are with Him are not arrogant toward His worship and do not tire of it. They exalt Him night and day [and] do not slacken [therein]." (Quran 21:19-20)
"And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor." (Quran 55:27)
"And the angels will enter upon them from every gate, [saying], 'Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home.'" (Quran 13:23-24)
"Do they not see that We have created for them from what Our hands have made, grazing livestock, and [then] they are their owners? And We have tamed them for them, so some of them they ride, and some of them they eat. And for them therein are [other] benefits and drinks, so will they not be grateful? But they have taken besides Allah [false] deities that perhaps they would be helped. They are not able to help them, and they [themselves] are for them a military force." (Quran 36:71-74)
These verses highlight the different functions of angels in Islam, including their role in the creation of human beings, their continuous worship of Allah, their welcome of believers into Paradise, and their involvement in the provision of sustenance for all creatures.
"Indeed, those who fear Allah - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight. But their brothers - the devils increase them in error; then they do not stop short." (Quran 7:201-202)
"Or [lest] you say, 'It was only that our fathers associated [others in worship] with Allah before, and we were but descendants after them. Then would You destroy us for what the falsifiers have done?'" (Quran 7:173)
"And [mention, O Muhammad], when We directed to you a few of the jinn, listening to the Qur'an. And when they attended it, they said, 'Listen quietly.' And when it was concluded, they went back to their people as warners." (Quran 46:29)
"And warn by the Qur'an those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord - for them besides Him will be no protector and no intercessor - that they might become righteous." (Quran 6:51)
"Indeed, Allah [alone] has knowledge of the Hour and sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. And no soul perceives what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul perceives in what land it will die. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted." (Quran 31:34)
These verses illustrate the involvement of angels in Islam in protecting believers from Satan's temptations, in warning disbelievers about the consequences of associating partners with Allah, and in serving as intermediaries between Allah and human beings. They also highlight Allah's exclusive knowledge of the unseen, including the time of the Day of Judgment and the fate of every soul.
In summary, the Quran mentions angels in several contexts, including their role in creation, their constant worship of Allah, their involvement in the provision of sustenance, their role in protecting believers from Satan's temptations, and their function as intermediaries between Allah and human beings. The Quran also emphasizes that Allah has exclusive knowledge of the unseen and that no one besides Him can act as a protector or intercessor for human beings.
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