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Belief in the Angels
Is the Angel of Death one angel, and how can he take the soul of someone in whose house there is a dog?
SaveWhat is meant by the hadith “There is no space in it the width of four fingers but there is an angel there, putting his forehead [to the ground] in prostration to Allah”?
SaveDo the angels have free will and the ability to choose? Is it possible for one of them to commit a sin and disobey their Creator?
SaveAre the angels of different ranks, and is it true that there is a hierarchy among the angels?
SaveIs saying that the angels do not eat and drink mean that one is likening them to Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted?
SaveWhat will the fate of the angels be on the Day of Resurrection after judgement has been passed among the people?
SaveThe angels are physical beings made of light; their nature and behaviour cannot be compared to those of humans
SaveThe wisdom behind the creation of the angels, and the difference between guidance by the help of Allah and guidance by preaching
SaveRecording Angels in Islam
Allah has appointed the recording angels to record every deed—good and bad—that a person performs. These noble scribes bear witness to human actions, ensuring that every individual will face their records of deeds on the Day of Judgement.SaveWhy has Allah appointed some of the angels in charge of some affairs of the universe, even though He has no need of them?
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