WHAT ARE ANGELS

REFERENCES

1. Modern English Translation of the HOLY QURAN from the original work of A.Yusuf Ali. Published by Manar Int’l Corp.

2. The translation of the meanings of Sahih Al-Bukhari by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan. Published by Kazi Publications.

3. Riyad-us-Saliheen compiled by Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin Sharaf an-Nawawi Ad-Dimashqi. Published by Darussalam.

By understanding the place of angels and jinns (devils) in creation we can better take care of ourselves in this world, protect our relationship with God, and prepare ourselves for the hereafter.

Knowing God’s angels are constantly watching over us and recording the good and bad that we do helps us to live a responsible and upright life. For God says:

“But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect you, -Kind and honourable, -writing down (your deeds): They know all that you do.” (Quran 82:10-12)

I conclude by asking God to guide all of us to Him, and to forgive us our sins, and to have mercy on us, for God teaches us to pray in the Quran:

“...Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the torment of the Fire!” (Quran 2:201)

“... Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which you did lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have

mercy on us; You are our Protector; grant us victory over the Disbelievers.” (Quran 2:286)

“O my Lord! Make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring. O our Lord! And accept my prayer. O our Lord! Cover (us) with Your forgiveness, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established.” (Quran 14:40-41)

“...Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous.” (Quran 25:74)

“Such (Satans) really hinder them from the Path, but they think that they are being guided aright! At length, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says (to his evil companion): ‘Would that between me and you were the distance of East and West!’ Ah! Evil is the companion (indeed)!” (Quran 43:37-38)

“O Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you, in the same manner as he got your parents out of the Garden, stripping them of their raiment, to expose their shame for he and his tribe see you from a position where you cannot see them; We made the Satans friends (only) to those without Faith.” (Quran 7:27)