Questions To A Muslim Child (6)

What is an angel?

An angel is created from Divine Light and can take any shape or form. They are sinless and continually in a state of prayer.

What are the names of the four Archangels?

Gabriel (a.s.), Michael (a.s.), Raphael (a.s.) and Azrael (a.s.)

What was Gabriel charged with?

He was charged with the responsibility of communicating the revelations of the Holy Scriptures of Allah the Most High to the Prophets (a.s.). This angel acted as the intermediary between Allah the Most Great and His Prophets by revelation.

What was Michael charged with?

He is charged with the formation of some natural phenomena such as the wind, the rain, the snow, and the growth of vegetation.

What was Raphael charged with?

He has been charged with the task of blowing the trumpet (al-Thur) on Doomsday (al-Qiyamah) and again for resurrection of humanity.

What was charged with?
He is charged with the task of taking the souls at the time of death.