Bissmillah'hir'Rahman'hir'Rahimâď¸
Angels are mentioned more than 80 times in the Qu'ran and Belief in the Angels is a fundamental part of Iman (faith), just like the belief in Allah and the Risalah (Prophethood). The (Mala'ikah - Angels) Below are the names and functions of the Main 10 leading Angels (alayhum salam).
1.Jibrail: To deliver the Divine Revelations from Allah (Subhanahu wa Taâala) to His chosen Messengers from among the prophets (alayhum salam).
2. Mikail: To manage manâs mundane necessities, bring forth Rain and oversee the cultivation of crops.
3. Israfil: To blow the Trumpet: once, for the destruction of the universe; and again, for the Resurrection of all accountable beings to face Judgment Day.
4. Izrail: Angel of Death, the most fearsome of them all, who does not delay nor expedite the hour of claiming the soul.
5. Maalik: Supervises 19 other angels who guard Jahannam (hell) himself is the Guardian of Jahannum (Hell-fire), an unwelcome sight, for the unfortunate and wretched dwellers of the eternal fire.
6.Ridwan: Guardian of Paradise, who welcomes the Prophets (alayhum salam) and the righteous who have been blessed by Allah (Subhanahu wa Taâala).
7. Munkar : To question the dead on issues relating to his/her God, prophet Salla Allahu taâala âalayhi wa Sallam, religion, belief, deeds, etc. Questioning in the grave.
8. Nakir: To question the dead on issues relating to his/her God, prophet Salla Allahu taâala âalayhi wa Sallam, religion, belief, deeds, etc.
9. Raqib: Sits on manâs right shoulder to record his/her good deeds.
10. Atid: Sits on manâs left shoulder to record his/her evil deeds.
Together Raqib and Atid are called the Kirama Katibeen.
â(Remember) that the two receivers (recording Angels) receive (each human being), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions. Not a word does he (or she) utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).â (Qurâan 50:16-18) In another verse (82:11), these Angels are referred to as Kiraman Katibin or âhonorable scribesâ.
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