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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the nature, roles and importance of angels in Islam.

Key Notes

• In Islam, angels are immortal beings made of light, who are without sin.
• The belief in angels is known as 'malaikah' and is supported by Surah 2:97-98, 2:285, 32:11.
• Four key angels in Islam are Jibreel, Mika'il, Israfil and Izrail, who have different roles & relationships to humans.

Vocabulary To Learn

• angels: beings of light delivering God's messages and watching over humans
• Jibril: the angel who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad (Gabriel in English)
• malaikah: the Arabic word for angels
• Mika'il: an angel providing spiritual and material help (Micheal in English)

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Angels are male (e.g., Jibreel is male).

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
• Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
• Life after death in Islam Study Guide
• Predestination and human freedom Study Guide
• Revelation and authority of the Qur'an Study Guide
• Role and importace of Muhammad Study Guide
• Role and importance of Adam Study Guide
• Role and importance of Ibrahim Study Guide
• Tawhid Study Guide
• The five roots of Usul ad-Din Study Guide
• The imamate in Shi'a Islam Study Guide
• The Last Day: resurrection and judgement Study Guide
• The nature of Allah Study Guide
• The six articles of faith Study Guide