Malaikah

Angels: beings created from light who never disobey Allah and carry out exactly what they are commanded.

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What Malaikah means in Islam

Belief in them is one of the six articles of faith. Their creation from light is reported in Sahih Muslim rather than in the Qur'an. They are not male or female in the human sense, they do not eat or tire, and the Qur'an says they do not disobey Allah in what He commands them and do what they are told (Qur'an 66:6). A few are named in the texts, most are not, and their number is known to Allah alone.

Evidence · Qur’an · Stated directly in the Qur’an

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Munkar and NakirThe two angels who question a person in the grave about their Lord, their religion, and their prophet.مُنْكَرٌ وَنَكِير
Malak al-MawtThe angel of death, who takes each soul at its appointed time by Allah's command.مَلَكُ المَوْت
SurThe horn that is blown to end this world, and blown again to raise the dead.الصُّور
JinnA created race made from fire, unseen to us, who like people believe or disbelieve and are accountable.الجِنّ
Arkan al-ImanThe six articles of faith: Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and the decree.أَرْكَانُ الإِيمَان