Belief and the unseen

What does Mala'ikah mean?

مَلَائِكَة
Mala'ikah

The angels: created from light, they never disobey Allah.

Also spelled: Angels, Malak

Mala'ikah explained

Belief in the angels is the second pillar of iman. Jibril brings revelation, Mika'il the rain and provision, Israfil will blow the trumpet, and two recording angels sit at every person's shoulders.

Source
Sahih Muslim 2996; Qaf 50:17-18

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Questions about Mala'ikah

What does Mala'ikah mean?

Mala'ikah (مَلَائِكَة, Mala'ikah) means: The angels: created from light, they never disobey Allah.

How is Mala'ikah written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written مَلَائِكَة and pronounced Mala'ikah. It is also spelled Angels, Malak.

Where does Mala'ikah come from in the Quran or hadith?

Belief in the angels is the second pillar of iman. Jibril brings revelation, Mika'il the rain and provision, Israfil will blow the trumpet, and two recording angels sit at every person's shoulders. Source: Sahih Muslim 2996; Qaf 50:17-18.

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