[dasneycomrov]

Salamu alykum,

I would like to know hadith and ayah of Holy Quran on Angel. If possible, can any one provide about the four angel, Gebraiyeel, mikhayeel, israfeel and azrayeel. Pleas put your own opinion aside and present only othentic hadith and ayah of quran on them and their work and responsibility.

[ForumMasta]

Bismillahirrahmanirraheem
Walaikum assalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
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

[dasneycomrov]

Jazakallahu khayran.

thanks for your kind help, it will help but did not fulfilled my requirements, i'm trying to collect as much information as possible on Angels. I've searched internet to have a complete guide about angel according to Quran and hadith. Many may get annoyed by my attempt as they might say why i'm looking for so much detail as it is just a matter of faith. But i felt it is impotent to know what Quran and Hadith exactly said about angels. I did find some name of Angels in Quran. Like Gebrail and Mikhail, But i did not find the name of other tow. I also did not find what is their job exactly. Quran generally speaks about many angels, but did not mentioned name. Like the ayah above did not speak about any particular angel rather it seems several angels have this responsibility.

Believing in angel is one of the pillar of faith. We did not have seen angels, we believe our prophet (PBUH) have seen angel. Now days, some people are making absurd claim about angels and some other people thinks we are nuts. So, we should have a complete guideline on the faith of angels in our own terms.

So, if somebody is interested, pleas enrich this thread on the following matter from Quran and sunnah.

1. What is angel?

ans: Angel are kind of creation By Almighty Allah. They are made of light and they have wings (please write some source on that)

2. Are angel male or female?

Previously, people believed they are female. But Quran speaks that we don't know about their gender, how do we know it? we did not witness their creation. (please write some source on that)

3. What their Job?

Follow the commandments of Allah (SWT) (add some more jobs if you know) (please write some source on that)

4. Four Great angel among them, name and their jobs. (please write some source on that)

5. Who can see them and who have seen them in history? (i.e prophets)

6. Do they have shape? and physical appearance?

7. Do they die?

Most of all, What is Islamic teachings on believing angels?

Hope i can find some help on this matter. You can add information from Ahle kitab if their information dose not conflict with Quran and Sunnah.

[ForumMasta]

Bismillahirrahmanirraheem
Some info about Jibra'eel (AS)

Modes of descent
This sacred sequence of Wahy (revelation) and Risalah (prophethood) came to an end with the last of the prophets, Muhammad al-Mustafa SAW. Nevermore, shall Wahy descend upon any man, nor there is need for it. Wahy used to come to the Holy Prophet SAW in several forms and modes. In a hadith from sahih al-Bukhari, Sayyidah 'A'ishah RA says that Sayyidna Harith ibn Hisham RA once asked the Holy Prophet SAW as to how did Wahy come to him. The Holy Prophet SAW said that 'there are times when I hear something like the chiming of bells and this mode of Wahy is the hardest on me. After that, when this chime-sequence ends, that which has been said by the sound seems to have been committed to my memory. And there are times when the angel appears before me in the shape of a man.' (sahih al –Bukhari 2/1)

As regards the likening of the sound of Waby to the sound of bells in the hadi th cited above, Shaykh Muhyyal- in ibn a l - arabhi as explained it by saying that, in the first place, the sound of Wahy is continuous like the sound of a bell which does not break off in between; and in the second place, when the bell rings continuously, it generally becomes difficult for the listener to determine the direction of its sound because its sound seems to be coming froni all directions. And the Divine Word too carries with it the distinction that it has no one single direction, in fact, the sound gives the impression of being heard from all directions. A correct realization of this phenomenon is just not possible without auditory experience, however, in order to bring this happening closer to common comprehension, the Holy Prophet SAW has simply likened it to the sound of bells. (Fayd a l - Ba r i , 19,20/1).

With the descent of Wahy in this mode, the Holy Prophet SAW came under very heavy strain. Sayyidah 'A'ishah RA says towards the end of this very hadith that she had seen the coming of Wahy to him during days of extreme winter. When the progression of Wahy ceased, his blessed forehead would have already become dripping-wet inspite of the chilly weather. In yet another narration, Sayyidah 'A'ishah RA relates: When Wahy came to him, his breath would seem to stop, the radiant face would change -- turning pale like the branch of a date palm, the front teeth would shiver from cold and he
would perspire so much that its drops would roll like pearls. ( Al - i t q a n, 1/46)

On occasions, so much intensity would be generated in this state of Wahy that the animal he would be riding at that time would sit down, wilting under his weight. Once, when he was resting his blessed head on the lap of Sayyidnii Zayd ibn Thabit RA, there started the descent of Waby in that very posture. This released so much weight on Sayyidna Zayd's thigh that it seemed to break. (Zad a l –ma’ad ,1 /18,19)
There were times when a low-volumed sound of this Wahy was sensed by others as well. Sayyidna 'Umar RA says: When Wahy came to him, a sound somewhat similar to the buzzing of honey-bees could be heard close to his most bright face. (Tabwib Musnad Ahmad, Kitab al-Sirah al-Nabaviyah, 20/212)

Under the second mode of Wahy, an angel would come to him in some human form and deliver Allah's message. Generally, on such occasions, Sayyidna Jibra’eel (AS) used to come to him in the form of Sayyidna Dihyah al-Kalbi (RA). Certainly, at other times, he has come in other forms as well. In any case, this mode of the coming of Wahy when it was brought by Sayyidna Jibra’eel (AS) appearing in human form, was the easiest on the Holy Prophet SAW . ( Al – itqan, 1/46)

The third mode of the coming of Wahy used to be that Sayyidna Jibra’eel (AS) would appear as he was, without having taken on the shape of a man. But this has happened only thrice in his entire life-time. First of all, it was when the Holy Prophet SAW had himself wished to see him in his real form and shape. The second time, it was in the Mi'raj (the Ascent to Heaven), and the third time it was at Ajyad in Makkah al-Mukarramah during the very early days of prophethood. The first two happenings stand proved authentically, however, the last one suffers from weak chains of authority and is therefore.doubtful. (Fath al -Ba ri, 1/18,9)

The fourth mode is distinguished by a direct, non-intermediary, two-way conversation with Allah Almighty. This honour was bestowed upon the Holy Prophet SAW only once, that is, in Mi'raj, while awake. In addition to that, once it was in a dream as well that he was in a conversing situation with Allah Almighty.

Under the fifth mode of Wahy, it so happened that Sayyidna Jibra’eel (AS), without appearing physically In any form whatsoever, let some words of the message fall into his heart. This is technically known as nafth fi al-rau': blowing into the heart) (Ibid).
Maariful Quran, Volume 1, pp:4-6.
************************************************** ************
As in sahih al Bukhari, Sayyidah 'A'ishah RA while relating its background has said that the very first beginning of revelations to the Holy Prophet SAW actually was through true dreams. Following that, came his zeal to worship in seclusion. During this period, he would spend night after night in the Cave of Hira' and stay in the state of I'tikaf devoted to his 'ibadah (worship) when one day, right there in that cave, there came an angel from Allah Almighty and the very first thing he said was (lqra': 'Read). The Holy Prophet SAW said: :' I am unable to read.' After that, relating the event himself, he said that 'the angel, hearing this answer of mine, caught hold of me and embraced me with such force that I had to go through unbearable strain.' Then he released me and said: 'Read. I said: 'I am unable to read.' Thereupon, he seized me the third time, gave a hard embrace and then released me. After that he said:
Recite with the Name of your Lord who created, created Man out of a blood-clot. Recite and Your Lord is Most Generous who taught by the Pen, taught Man what he did not know. (96:l-3)

These were the first verses to be revealed to him. Thereafter, the coming of Wahy stayed discontinued for three years. This period is known as the period of fatrah, that is, the period when Wahy was discontinued for a short interval of time. Then, it was after three years that the same angel who had visited him in the Cave of Hira' became visible to him between the heaven and the earth. He read to him the verses of Strah al-Muddaththir. Thereafter, the sequence of Wahy was reactivated.
Maariful Quran, Volume 1, pp:7-8.
************************************************** *********'''
You can search by yourself from some tafsir like one here
http://www.islamibayanaat.com/EMQ.htm
Wassalam

[ForumMasta]

Bismillahirrahmanirraheem
Regarding Bait al Mamur- the place for worship of angels:

Narrated Malik bin Sasaa: The Prophet said, "While I was at the House in a state midway between sleep and wakefulness, (an angel recognized me) as the man lying between two men. A golden tray full of wisdom and belief was brought to me and my body was cut open from the throat to the lower part of the abdomen and then my abdomen was washed with Zam-zam water and (my heart was) filled with wisdom and belief. Al-Buraq, a white animal, smaller than a mule and bigger than a donkey was brought to me and I set out with Gabriel. When I reached the nearest heaven. Gabriel said to the heaven gate-keeper, 'Open the gate.' The gatekeeper asked, 'Who is it?' He said, 'Gabriel.' The gate-keeper asked, 'Who is accompanying you?' Gabriel said, 'Muhammad.' The gate-keeper said, 'Has he been called?' Gabriel said, 'Yes.' Then it was said, 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!' Then I met Adam and greeted him and he said, 'You are welcomed O son and a Prophet.' Then we ascended to the second heaven. It was asked, 'Who is it?' Gabriel said, 'Gabriel.' It was said, 'Who is with you?' He said, 'Muhammad' It was asked, 'Has he been sent for?' He said, 'Yes.' It was said, 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!" Then I met Jesus and Yahya (John) who said, 'You are welcomed, O brother and a Prophet.' Then we ascended to the third heaven. It was asked, 'Who is it?' Gabriel said, 'Gabriel.' It was asked, 'Who is with you? Gabriel said, 'Muhammad.' It was asked, 'Has he been sent for?' 'Yes,' said Gabriel. 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!' - (The Prophet added. -There I met Joseph and greeted him, and he replied, 'You are welcomed, O brother and a Prophet!' Then we ascended to the 4th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met Idris and greeted him. He said, 'You are welcomed O brother and Prophet.' Then we ascended to the 5th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in previous heavens. There I met and greeted Aaron who said, 'You are welcomed O brother and a Prophet". Then we ascended to the 6th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met and greeted Moses who said, 'You are welcomed O brother and a Prophet.' When I proceeded on, he started weeping and on being asked why he was weeping, he said, 'O Lord! Followers of this youth who was sent after me will enter Paradise in greater number than my followers.' Then we ascended to the seventh heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met and greeted Abraham who said, 'You are welcomed O son and a Prophet.' Then I was shown Al-Bait-al-Ma'mur (i.e. Allah's House). I asked Gabriel about it and he said, This is Al Bait-ul-Ma'mur where 70,000 angels perform prayers daily and when they leave they never return to it (but always a fresh batch comes into it daily).' Then I was shown Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (i.e. a tree in the seventh heaven) and I saw its Nabk fruits which resembled the clay jugs of Hajr (i.e. a town in Arabia), and its leaves were like the ears of elephants, and four rivers originated at its root, two of them were apparent and two were hidden. I asked Gabriel about those rivers and he said, 'The two hidden rivers are in Paradise, and the apparent ones are the Nile and the Euphrates.' Then fifty prayers were enjoined on me. I descended till I met Moses who asked me, 'What have you done?' I said, 'Fifty prayers have been enjoined on me.' He said, 'I know the people better than you, because I had the hardest experience to bring Bani Israel to obedience. Your followers cannot put up with such obligation. So, return to your Lord and request Him (to reduce the number of prayers.' I returned and requested Allah (for reduction) and He made it forty. I returned and (met Moses) and had a similar discussion, and then returned again to Allah for reduction and He made it thirty, then twenty, then ten, and then I came to Moses who repeated the same advice. Ultimately Allah reduced it to five. When I came to Moses again, he said, 'What have you done?' I said, 'Allah has made it five only.' He repeated the same advice but I said that I surrendered (to Allah's Final Order)' " Allah's Apostle was addressed by Allah, "I have decreed My obligation and have reduced the burden on My slaves, and I shall reward a single good deed as if it were ten good deeds." - Sahih Al-Bukhari 4:429