Angels

Angels are Allah’s agents and unlike Men and Jinn they are made up of Noor i.e. Light. Angels carry Allah’s message and do as they are told to do so. Different Angels have different duties.

Angels are heavenly beings not visible to ordinary mortals and thus, belongs to the category of the unseen unless they appear in human form. They were sent by Allah to bring messages to Hazrat Zakaria(Zechariah) and to Hazrat Maryam before whom the angels appeared in human form. Angels also appeared in human form before Hazrat Ibrahim to give him the glad tidings of the birth of a son. Hazrat Lut was also warned by angels in human form of the impending doom of his wicked people and told to leave the town that was going to be destroyed.

Allah conveyed His revelation to Hazrat Muhammad(Peace Be Upon Him) through Hazrat Jibrael(Gabriel, The Arch-Angel). In the Holy Quran, angels are spoken of as ‘messengers’ which denotes their spiritual function of Divine messengers.

The Quran says:
“He sends down the Angels with the revelations, carrying His commands, to whomever He chooses from among His servants: “You shall preach that there is no other god beside Me; You shall reverence Me”.“(16:2)

Because of this important role of angels as bringers of Divine revelation to prophets, the belief in them is so important as to form a fundamental article of faith in Islam.

Angels are one of Allah’s creations. They have been given necessary qualities and powers to carry out their duties. They are not his daughters nor are they objects of worship. They have no knowledge except what Allah taught them, they obey Allah and act on His commands. They prostrated before Adam when Allah commanded them to do so. Angels glorify and praise Allah. They never get tired. They don not sleep, nor do they require the things needed by human beings.

Angels have various functions and duties. They act as Allah’s messengers but do not descend except by Allah’s command. They strengthen the hearts of the righteous believers and are their protectors. At the battle of Badr, they helped and strengthened the hearts of the believers put terror into the hearts of the unbelievers. They send blessings in the Holy Prophet(Peace Be Upon Him) and the believers.

Angels are the guardians of Hell-fire. They will welcome in Heavens all those who obey Allah’s commands and will throw the wrong doers into Hell.
Angels record man’s words and deeds. Each human is attended by two angels who record all his deed up to the moment of his death. This will be presented to him on the Day of Judgment. They are called the ‘respected recorders.’

The Quran says:
“But verily, over you (are appointed angels) to protect you – kind and honorable,
writing down (your deeds).”                                                                              (82:10-11)

Thus, Angels are the most obedient and ever serving to Allah. Unlike Jinns and Humans they don’t have choices. They do what they are told to do. Choices is for us Humans and Jinns and that is the reason why Allah have created us so He test us what we choose, good or evil and according to our choice we will get reward on the day of Judgment.

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