Understanding Angels in Islam

What does believing in angels mean in Islam?

• Believing in their existence and that they are created from light

• Seeing them with your own eyes

• Worshipping them along with Allah

• Believing they are created from clay

How many pillars of faith (Arkan Al-Iman) are there in Islam?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which of the following is a characteristic of angels?

• They sometimes disobey Allah

• They do not eat or drink

• They are created from fire

• They are humans like us

From what are angels created?

• Dust

• Fire

• Light

• Water

Who is the angel responsible for delivering revelation (Wahy) to the prophets?

• Mika'il (Michael)

• Israfil

• Jibril (Gabriel)

• Angel of Death

Which of the following describes the angels?

• They do not sleep and never get tired of worshipping Allah

• They eat and drink like humans

• They choose when to obey Allah

• They make mistakes and forget sometimes

Who is the angel that will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment?

• Israfil

• Jibril (Gabriel)

• Mika'il (Michael)

• Malik

What is one of the duties of angels towards humans?

• Writing down their good and bad deeds

• Watching them only during the day

• Punishing them if they make mistakes

• Having no connection with them

What is the effect of believing in angels on a Muslim’s life?

• Feeling proud and strong

• Being aware that Allah is watching in secret and in public

• Always being angry

• Being lazy in worship

Put a check (✓) or cross (✗): Angels never disobey Allah.

• ✓

• ✗