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Some info regarding angels of death from Quran

FIVE QUALITIES OF ANGELS OF DEATH
I swear by those (angels) who pull out (the souls of the infidels) vigorously [79-l] and by those (angels) who untie the knot (of the souls of the believers) smoothly, [79-2] and by those who float (in the atmosphere) swiftly, [79-3] then proceed forward quickly, [79-4] then manage (to do) everything (they are ordered to do,) [79-5]

The first quality of the angels
“I swear by those (angels) who pull out (the souls of the infidels) vigorously.”
This refers to the angels of punishment who draw the souls of the infidels vigorously and harshly. The words 'vigorously' refer to spiritual pain. The humans around the dying person may not be sensitive to the pain. Often it is noticed that the soul of an infidel apparently slips out easily, but this ease is perceived by humans around the dying man. The pain is felt by the soul of the dying person. Who can perceive it? We are aware of it only because Allah has informed us about it in this verse.

The second quality of the angels
( and by those [angels] who untie the knot [of the souls of
the believers] smoothly, [2]

The word na****at is derived from nasht and it means 'to untie the knot'. This signifies 'to untie the knot of something which contains water or air, so that it may be released easily'. This is metaphor for drawing out the souls of the believers gently, unlike the souls of the infidels which are plucked out harshly. In this case too the adverb 'smoothly' refers to the spiritual smoothness, and not to the physical experience. Sometimes, it happens that there is a delay at the time of death of a righteous believer. This may not be suspected to mean that he is undergoing some sort of suffering, although physically it may seem so. When the soul of an infidel is extracted, the entire scene of the punishment of barzahk comes in front of him. It is frightened by it, disperses throughout the body and tries to hide or escape. The angels forcefully extract the soul just as wet wool wrapped around a skewer is forcefully removed. When the soul of a believer is extracted, on the other hand, the reward, the blessings and the welcome news of the barzakh come in front of him.

The third quality of the angels
(and by those who float [in the atmosphere] swiftly.. .79:3).
The word sabh literally means to 'swim' or 'float'. Here it signifies 'to glide along swiftly as in the sea where there is no mountain barrier'. The one who swims fast and goes far in swimming or a boatman who moves directly towards his final destination. The 'angels who float swiftly' refer to the quality of the angels of death who extract human souls and take them quickly towards the sky.

The fourth quality of the angels
(then proceed forward quickly.. .79:4).
According to Divine instruction, the angels do not delay in transporting the souls of people to their good or their bad abodes. The soul of a believer is transported to the atmosphere and blessings of Paradise, and that of an unbeliever to the atmosphere and torment of Hell.

The fifth quality of the angels
(then manage [to do1 everything [they are ordered to do,]. . .79:5).
In other words, the last task of these angels of death will be as follows: Those who are commanded to reward and comfort the deserving souls, will gather means of reward and comfort for them; and those who are commanded to punish and cause pain to [the evil souls] will organize means for that.

Maariful Quran, Volume 8, pp: 695-696