Angels in Islam

Angels

• Belief in angels is a core Islamic tenet.
• Non-believers sometimes considered them as deities or Allah's daughters.
• Angels have no divine power and worshiping them is wrong.
• Adam's creation was announced to angels, who were commanded to prostrate to him.
• Angels act as messengers of divine revelation to prophets, such as Gabriel to Muhammad.
• Angels are created from light, unlike humans and jinn, and are absolutely obedient to Allah's will.
• They serve various purposes, including protection, administering punishment, delivering messages, and other tasks.
• Angels are unseen beings, except when appearing in human form.
• They've appeared in human form to prophets like Zakaria, Maryam, and Ibrahim to deliver messages.
• They warned Lut about the destruction of his people and instructed him how to leave.
• They have no free will and are directed by Allah.
• Angels never get tired, do not need sleep, and do not have human needs.
• They record human actions from birth until death.
• These recorders are referred to as respectful recorders.
• Two angels question the dead in their graves after death (Munkar and Nakir).
• Important angels include Gabriel (Jibril), the angel of death (Izrael), the trumpet blower (Israfil), and Mikail (the angel in charge of the universe's upkeep).
• Angels are responsible for protecting the righteous and inspiring fear in the wicked, such as in the Battle of Badr.

Revealed Books

• Guidance for human beings comes from revealed books given to prophets.
• Belief in revealed books is an Islamic belief.
• Allah created everything, both on earth and in the heavens, for man's needs, physical and spiritual.
• Allah's message is conveyed through revelations to prophets.
• Revelations are not based on the prophet's own thoughts, intelligence or knowledge.
• The fundamental principles of revealed books are the same, while the specifics of laws and details vary, depending on the needs of the time and the people.
• The revealed books are specific to a particular country, people, or tribe, for their benefit.
• Specific books revealed to prophets before Prophet Muhammad are mentioned in the Quran. This includes the Sahifas, the Zabur, the Torah (Taurat), the Gospel (Injil), and the Holy Quran.
• Later revealed books corrected or complemented the previous ones, eliminating errors from the original books.
• The Holy Quran is the last and complete revelation, preserved in its original form,unlike previous books that were corrupted or lost.

Prophets

• Belief in the messengers and prophets of Allah is an essential part of Islam.
• A Prophet (Nabi) is someone very close to Allah, who submits completely to him and receives revelations for guidance.
• A Messenger (Rasul) is a prophet who delivers Allah's message in the form of a scripture.
• Prophets are characterized by truthfulness, lack of sin, communication of Allah's messages without omission or concealment.
• They are intelligent and capable.
• All prophets are human males with wives, children, and earthly lives.
• Allah's chosen prophets communicate in the language of the people they serve.
• All prophets are worthy and have been treated favorably by Allah.
• Each prophet was sent to a specific people and a particular period, but the messages were adapted to their conditions or needs.
• The Quran confirms the truth of earlier prophets and reveals that Prophet Muhammad was the last and final prophet. The Quran states that he is the final messenger/seal of the prophets.
• Prophets all conveyed messages of warning and guidance to the people they were sent for.
• The last prophet is Muhammad(peace be upon him) who brought complete guidance to all of mankind and humanity.

Life After Death

• Belief in life after death is fundamental to Islam, including judgement day (Al-Qiyamah), resurrection, heaven (Jannah), and hell (Jahannam).
• The Quran emphasizes the concept of life after death and its importance.
• Life after physical death involves a period called Barzakh, an intermediate state between this life and the hereafter.
• An individual will spend a time in their grave until the day of judgement.
• The righteous will experience the fruits of their good deeds.
• The wicked will experience the punishments/consequences of bad deeds.
• The Day of Judgement will begin with a devastating noise (Qiyamat-e-Kubra).
• The earth and heavens will be completely transformed into a new state.
• The resurrected dead will be judged based on their actions in life.
• Good people will have their books in their right hand, while the evil people will have them in their left hand or behind their backs.

Allah's Predestination and Decree

• The concept of destiny, or Qadr, is a core belief in Islam.
• Allah has complete knowledge of everything, including events before they occur.
• Allah is the creator and ruler of everything in the universe.
• Everything that happens has been planned and ordained by Allah.
• Humans have freedom of choice but are ultimately accountable to God.
• Allah's knowledge encompasses all things, possible and impossible.
• Humans are responsible for their actions.
• Allah sent prophets to guide mankind to the right path.
• Allah revealed the Quran as the final and complete revelation and has preserved it through generations.