M.E.

S INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA -QATAR

Notes 2022 - 2023

Section : Boys/Girls Date : 06/11/2022

Class & Div. : VI – All divisions Subject: Islamic Studies
Lesson / Topic: # 3 - FAITH IN ANGELS
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A. Answer these questions:

1. What is the importance of the belief in the angels of Allah in
Islam?
The belief in angels of Allah is one of the basic foundations of
Islam. A Muslim should believe in angels.
2. Can one be a true Muslim if he denies their existence?
No, no one can be a true Muslim if he denies their existence.
3. What are angels? What are they created from?
The angels are spirits. They are made of light. They are neither
men nor women.
4. Is it correct to suppose that the angel’s wings have muscles and
feathers similar to those of birds? Why? Do the angels really have
wings?
To suppose that the angel’s wings have muscles and feathers
similar to those of birds, is wrong because the real nature of
angels is known to Allah alone. Yes, according to Quran, the
angels really have wings.
5. Can angels take any form they like?
Yes, they can take any form they like with Allah’s permission.
6. How many angels are there? Mention the names of the four
mighty angels.
Only Allah knows the exact number of angels. There are however,
four mighty angels: Jibreel, Israfeel, Mikaeel and Azraeel.

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 7. Can we see the angels? Are all angels equal in grades?
No, we cannot see the angels and they are also not equal in
grades. Some are close to Allah others are not.
8. What are the ‘Kiraman Katibin?’ What is their function?
The word ‘Kiraman Katibin’ means ‘The noble recorders’. They are
the angels who keep the records of people’s good and evil deeds.
9. What is the most significant duty of the angels?
The most significant duty of the angels is to bring Divine
Revelation to Allah’s Prophets.
10.How do we know that the angels take turn among us by day and
by night?
According to the Hadith, the angels functioning on the earth take
turns by day and by night. The angels working by hours of daylight
depart from the earth after the Asr prayer. New angels take up
the night assignment. They gather together at Fajr and Asr prayer.
11.Can angels make mistakes?
No, angels cannot make mistakes.
12.Mention briefly the various functions that the angels attend.
The various functions of the angels are as follows:
1. They descend on the virtuous to comfort them.
2. They came to help the prophets and pious to fight the enemies
of Allah.
3. Some angels are posted in Heaven, while others in Hell.
4. Angels also protect us from all sorts of evils at Allah’s
command.
5. Some angels inflict punishment on people and nations by
Allah’s leave.
6. Some are assigned to take lives of people on their death.
7. Some present themselves at congregations and gatherings
where Allah’s name is pronounced. (Salah, Quran recitation
and Friday sermon etc.).
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