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What does the word (angel) mean in Arabic?
An angel means (Malak) in Arabic.
What are the angels created out of?
An angel was created out of light.
What can’t humans do with angels?
Humans can't see the angels.
Why can’t humans see angels?
Because angels are invisible to humans.
What is the nature of angels?
Angels are luminous creatures who obey Allah.
How far are angels obedient to Allah?
Angels worship, glorify and praise Allah.
What else do the angels do?
Angels obey Allah carrying out His commands.
What can’t angels do?
Angels can't disobey Allah for a moment.
Why can’t angels disobey Allah, unlike humans?
Angels can’t disobey Allah because they don not have free will.
What was Jibreel’s duty to prophet Muhamed?
Jibril’s duty was to teach prophet Mohammad the Holy Quran.
What kinds of angels are there?
There are many different kinds of angels.
How many angles are assigned for each human?
Two angels are allocated for each one of us.
What is the mission of those two angels?
Those two angels record everything which we do.
How long do those two angels accompany us?
Those two angels accompany us all day long.
Why do the angels remain with us all day long?
To record our good and bad deeds.
When do those two angels leave a human?
Those two angels don’t leave us for a while.
Why are the two angels with us all the time?
To record all our daily deeds around the clock.
What do the two angels write and register?
The two angels record everything we do or say.
Name some prominent and honorable angels?
They are Mika'eel, Israfeel, Ridhwan & Jibreel.
What is the duty of a Muslim towards angels?
A Muslim should believe in angels’ existence.
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