In numerous expressions of the Torah the angels have been...

In numerous expressions of the Torah the angels have been referred to as Gods - an expression enshrouded with polytheism and one of the signs of the distortion of the present Torah. But the Noble Qur’an is pure from such expressions for it does not ascribe to them any rank except that of servitude, worship and execution of Allah's (s.w.t.) commands.

Moreover, as we have previously mentioned, it is apparent from various verses of the Qur’an that the rank of the Perfect Man is loftier and more exalted than that of the angels.[^21] [^1]: Suratul Baqarah (2), Verse 285 [^2]: Suratul Anbiya (21), Verse 26 [^3]: Suratul Anbiya (21), Verse 27 [^4]: Suratul Haqqah (69), Verse 17 [^5]: Suratul Nazia'at (79), Verse 5 [^6]:…