BELIEF IN ANGELS

Belief in the existence of angels is an article of Islamic faith. The

non-believers considered angels to be deities and Allahs
daughters. This article of faith purifies the belief in the unity of
Allah. Allah has appointed many of His Angels for the management
of this Universe. Angels have been created from light and are not
visible to ordinary mortals. They belong to the category of the
unseen unless they appear in human form. They perform their
assigned duties according to the Decree (order) of God. They are
sent to protect men, to administer Allahs punishments, to carry His
messages and to perform various other functions. Allah describes
their entire submission to Him in the following words:
"They never disobey Allah's Command and do as they are
commanded."(16:50) The Angels are also called messengers in
the Holy Book as they conveyed the Divine message of Allah to the
Prophets. The Angels were also appointed duties in the human
form; they appeared before Abraham to give him the glad tidings
of a son. Hazrat Lut was also warned about impending doom of his
town. Hazrat Maryam was also blessed with the news of a Holy son
by an angel Gabriel. Hazrat Zakriya also experienced the same
experience of visiting of an angel. Angels are Allah's creation
having necessary powers and qualities. They are not His daughters
nor are they objects of worship. They have no knowledge except
that what Allah has taught them. They prostrated before Adam
when Allah commanded them to do so. Angels glorify and praise
Allah. They never get tired. They neither need sleep nor do they
require the things needed by human beings. Angels are the
guardians of Hell-fire. They will welcome in Heaven all those who
obey Allah's commands and will throw the wrong doers into Hell.
The name of the angel in charge of Paradise is Rizwan while Malik
is in charge of Hell. There are many Angels like Kiram-ankatibeen i.e. angels on our shoulders having records of our good
and bad deeds. They are many in numbers. The Quran says: But
verily, over you (are appointed angels) to protect you- kind
and honorable, writing down (your deeds). (82:10-11)
There are also Munkar and Nakeer, they go to the graves of the

newly dead to ask them questions. Besides, there are many angels
having various assignments with them they are as under;
1. Hazrat Gabriel, who brought revelations from Allah to the
Prophets including Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) He is called 'Rooh-ulAllah' or Rooh-ul-Ameen because he never changes the messages
of Allah.
2. Hazrat Izrael, the angel of death. He is responsible for taking
our souls upon death.
3. Hazrat Israfeel, who will blow the trumpet at the time of the
end of the world, i.e. on the Day of Judgment. With his second blow
everyone will rise again for the Day of Judgment.
4.
Hazrat Mekaeel, who is responsible for rainfall and
distribution of rizq( means of sustenance).

MARKING SCHEME
Angels are entirely obedient to God.
They are created
And are made of light.
They have particular tasks.

[Give 1 mark for one example of an angel performing a task, e.g.

Jibril bringing
Revelation to Muhammad.
Give 1 extra mark for another example of a different angel
performing a task.]