…” [^1] No doubt the angels are among the Unseen things for...

…” [^1] No doubt the angels are among the Unseen things for proving which by these attributes and specialties there is no way save the traditional proofs, and because of belief in Unseen, we must accept them. [^1] Sura Al-Baqarah, No. 2, verse 285 On the whole, the Qur’a-n explains the specialties of the angels as follows: 1- The angels are some wise and intellectual beings of the honourable servants of Allah.

“… but (angels) are (His) honoured servants.” [^1] They obey Allah (s.w.t.) and never commit sin. “They do not precede Him in speech, and (only) according to His commandment do they act.” [^2] They have been given many important and various duties from the side of Allah: Some of them bear the ‘Arsh (throne): “… bear the throne of Your Lord above them.” [^3] A group of them manage the affair: “And those who manage the affair.” [^4] A group of them are the angels of taking souls: “… until when Our messengers came to them to take them away, …” [^5] A group of them are the recorders of the deeds of men: “And surely there are Watchers over you,” “Honourable scribes:” “They know (and understand) whatever you do.” [^6] A group of them are the protectors of man from dangers and evil events: “… and He sends guardians (to watch) over you until when death comes to one of you, …” [^7] A group of them are ordered to punish the disobedient people: “And when Our messengers (the angels) came to Lot, he was grieved for them and felt straitened to protect them.

He said: ‘This is a distressful day’.”[^8] [^1] Sura Al-'Anbiya-', No. 21, verse 26 [^2] Sura Al-'Anbiya-', No. 21, verse 27 [^3] Sura Al-Ha-qqah, No. 69, verse 17 [^4] Sura Na-zi'a-t, No. 79, verse 5 [^5] Sura Al-'A'ra-f, No. 7, verse 37 [^6] Sura Al-'Infit)a-r, No. 82, verses 10-12 [^7] Sura Al-'An'a-m, No. 6, verse 61 [^8] Sura Hu-d, No. 11, verse 77 A group of them are Divine helpers to the believers in battles: “O you who believe!

📌Remember Allah’s blessing upon you when hosts came against you, so We sent upon them a strong wind and hosts, that you saw not, and Allah sees what you do.” [^1] And, finally, a group of them are the bringers of revelation and heavenly Books from Allah for Divine prophets: “He sends down the angels with the inspiration of His commandment upon whomever of His servants He wills …”[^2] 4- They are always busy glorifying Allah, as Sura Ash-Shura-, No.

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