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Q:         Who are angels?

A:         Like humans, they are also Allah’s creation but they are created from light.

Q:         What are the names of the four greatest angels of all?

A:         They are:

  1. Hazrat Jibreel
  2. Hazrat Meekaeel
  3. Hazrat Israfeel
  4. Hazrat Izraeel – peace be upon them.

Q:         Is it important to believe in all the angels?

A:         Yes, of course.  It is necessary to believe in all the angels.

Q:         Who was the first to make Tawaaf of the Holy Ka’bah?

A:         The angels.

Q:         What is the Qiblah of the angels?

A:         Bait Al-Ma’moor.

Q:         Whose title is Rooh Al-Ameen?

A;         It’s Hazrat Jibreel’s – peace be upon him – title.

Q:         Who was the first one to call Azan on the sky?

A:         Hazrat Jibreel – peace be upon him.

Q:         What is Hazrat Jibreel’s – peace be upon him – duty?

A:         He is appointed to convey Allah’s Message to the Prophets – peace be upon them.

Q:         Which angel said “SubhaanAllah” for the first time?

A:         Hazrat Jibreel – peace be upon him.

Q:         Which angel is granted the title of “Leader of angels”?

A:         Hazrat Jibreel – peace be upon him.

Q:         What was the name of his horse?

A;         Haizoom.

Q:         Which attributive names of his are mentioned in the Holy Quran?

A:         Rooh al-Ameen and Rooh Al-Qudus.

Q:         What is the duty of Hazrat Meekaeel – peace be upon him?

A:         To manage rain and provide sustenance to the living creatures.

Q:         What is his actual name?

A:         ‘Abdur Razzaaq and his nickname is Abul Ghanaaim.

Q:         What is the name of an angel who was present by Allah’s Messenger – may Allah send peace and blessings upon him – and he never appeared before anyone neither before him nor will he appear before anyone after him?

A:         Hazrat Israfeel – peace be upon him.

Q:         What is his actual name?

A:         Abdul Khaaliq and his nickname is Abul Manaafikh.

Q:         What is his duty?

A:         He is appointed to blow the trumpet on the day of Resurrection.

Q:         Who recited “Subhaana Rabbiy Al-A’la” for the first time?

A:         It was Hazrat Israfeel – peace be upon him.

Q:         Who are the angels that recite Tasbeeh upon the Muslims’ graves till the day of Qiyamah?

A:         Kiraaman Kaatibeen.

Q:         Where will Hazrat Israfeel – peace be upon him – stand on the Day of Judgment and invite the people to the field of Judgment?

A:         On the rock of Bait Al-Maqdis.

(Tafseer Saawi Vol. 3, p. 65)

Q:         What is the real name of Hazrat Izraeel – peace be upon him?

A:         Abdul Jabbaar and nickname Abu Yahya.

Q:         What is the name of the angel that captures the souls of living beings?

A:         Hazrat Izraeel – peace be upon him.

Q:         Which angels are appointed to write the accountability of one’s good and bad deeds?

A:         Kiraaman Kaatibeen.

Q:         Which angels will interrogate in the grave?

A:         Munkar Nakeer.

Q:         What is the name of the angel whom the book of deeds is handed over to in the night of Qadr?

A:         Hazrat Ismaeel – peace be upon him.

(Rooh Al-Ma’aani Vol. 3, p. 84)

Q:         How many Angels hold the ‘Arsh of Allah Almighty?

A:         Eight angels.

Q:         Which angel was the first to enter their Qiblah Bait Al-Ma’moor?

A;         Hazrat Ismaeel – peace be upon him.

Q:         Whom among the angels did Allah Almighty create first?

A:         Hazrat Israfeel – peace be upon him.

(Islami Ma’loomaat Ka Encyclopedia)