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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

BELIEVE IN HIS ANGELSBELIEVE IN HIS ANGELS

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS


““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers

to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord

Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there

is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.



““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the

Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,

the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited

Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no

more prophet sent.more prophet sent.



““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. to be There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. to be

offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of

them is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until them is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until

the Day of Judgement ) is without doubt, the Qur’an .... ”the Day of Judgement ) is without doubt, the Qur’an .... ”

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“ “For We have never sent any Messenger except that he should be For We have never sent any Messenger except that he should be

heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.

((Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64) )


““ Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love

you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most

Merciful.“ Merciful.“ ”.”.

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)



“……and neither does he speak out of his own desire :

that (which he conveys to you) is but (a divine)

inspiration with which he is being inspired - something

that a very mighty one has imparted to him……”

(Qur’an : An-Najm : 53 : 3-4)



IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).


THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)



(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”


THE SECOND ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE SECOND ARTICLE OF FAITH IN ACKNOWLEDGING THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL



““All praise is due to Allah, Originator of the heavens All praise is due to Allah, Originator of the heavens

and the earth, Who made the angels Messengers and the earth, Who made the angels Messengers

with wings― two, or three, or four (Pairs): with wings― two, or three, or four (Pairs):

(Unceasingly) He adds to His creation as He pleases: (Unceasingly) He adds to His creation as He pleases:

for Allah has the power to will anything.” for Allah has the power to will anything.”

((Qur’an: Surah Fatir: 35: 1Qur’an: Surah Fatir: 35: 1) )


This is a fact. Thus it is that we can deduce presence or This is a fact. Thus it is that we can deduce presence or

existence of things by extrapolation beyond the mere existence of things by extrapolation beyond the mere

physical evidence into realms of concepts or ideas.physical evidence into realms of concepts or ideas.

HUMANS HAVE BEEN BESTOWED WITH HUMANS HAVE BEEN BESTOWED WITH POWER FOR ABSTRACTION & IMAGINATIONPOWER FOR ABSTRACTION & IMAGINATION


Thus, man can accept the fact that there are other unseen Thus, man can accept the fact that there are other unseen

creations in this universe beyond whatever his physical creations in this universe beyond whatever his physical

senses can perceive, the unseen – or “ senses can perceive, the unseen – or “ al-ghaybal-ghayb “ “

e.g. Life-force, soul, etc.e.g. Life-force, soul, etc.



In this realm of mental conception, if or when the In this realm of mental conception, if or when the

imagination is not grounded upon true & certain imagination is not grounded upon true & certain

knowledge, man may veer into believing in myths, knowledge, man may veer into believing in myths,

superstitions, fantasy, un-real imaginings, etc.superstitions, fantasy, un-real imaginings, etc.



This is further compounded by man’s This is further compounded by man’s fitrahfitrah (innate) (innate)

inner fear of the unknown, which together with wrong inner fear of the unknown, which together with wrong

application of his power of imagination, may cause him application of his power of imagination, may cause him

to believe wrongly about creation.to believe wrongly about creation.



ANGELSANGELS

JINN (spirits)JINN (spirits)

MANKINDMANKIND

ANIMALSANIMALS

PLANTSPLANTS

REALM OF THE REALM OF THE UNSEEN UNSEEN

(AL-GHAYB)(AL-GHAYB)

REALM OF THE REALM OF THE PHYSICAL WORLD PHYSICAL WORLD

(AL-SHAHAADAH)(AL-SHAHAADAH)

Barrier


MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULDMANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD



“We have indeed created man in the best of moulds, then do

We abase him (to be) the lowest of the low― Except such as

believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall have a reward

unfailing.”

(Qur’an: at-Tin: 95: 4-6)


‘‘AQLIYYAHAQLIYYAH

WAHM/KHAYALIWAHM/KHAYALI

FITRAH SALIMAFITRAH SALIMA

BAHIMIYAHBAHIMIYAH

NABATIYYAHNABATIYYAH

AngelicAngelic

SatanicSatanic

AdamicAdamic

AnimalisticAnimalistic

VegetativeVegetative

WITHIN MAN, HE SHARES MANY POWERS AS IN OTHER SPECIESWITHIN MAN, HE SHARES MANY POWERS AS IN OTHER SPECIES



ANGELS

JINN (spirits)

MANKIND

ANIMALS

PLANTS

Can be Can be ElevatedElevated to to

the highest, even the highest, even

higher than Angelshigher than Angels

Can be Can be DebasedDebased to to

be the lowest of the be the lowest of the

low.low.

IN THE CENTRE


KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANGELS ARE BASED ON TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS (TRUE & RELIABLE REPORTS (TAUQIFIYYAHTAUQIFIYYAH))

““And who denies Allah, His angels, His Books, His And who denies Allah, His angels, His Books, His

Messengers, and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far, Messengers, and the Day of Judgment, hath gone far,

far astray.” far astray.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 136Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 136))



Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. said: “Allah created the angels Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. said: “Allah created the angels

from light, and the Jinn (spirits) from smokeless fire, and from light, and the Jinn (spirits) from smokeless fire, and

He created Adam as has been described to you.” He created Adam as has been described to you.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))


Created out of “Created out of “NurNur” (Light), a spiritual being, whose ” (Light), a spiritual being, whose

nature is different from that of the physical creations.nature is different from that of the physical creations.

In their natural state, they cannot be seen by man, except In their natural state, they cannot be seen by man, except

by Allah’s permission; or when they appear in the form of a by Allah’s permission; or when they appear in the form of a

man by Allah’s permission.man by Allah’s permission.



They do not have genders nor desires or needs like eating, They do not have genders nor desires or needs like eating,

drinking, sleep, marriage etc. – but are created only to drinking, sleep, marriage etc. – but are created only to

carry out the commands of Allah. carry out the commands of Allah.

They do have intellection, bestowed with many powers They do have intellection, bestowed with many powers

and abilities, but are loyal servants of Allah, such that they and abilities, but are loyal servants of Allah, such that they

will not disobey Him.will not disobey Him.






““And to Allah doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and And to Allah doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and

on earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels: on earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels:

for none are arrogant (before their Lord). They all revere for none are arrogant (before their Lord). They all revere

their Lord, high above them, and they do all that they are their Lord, high above them, and they do all that they are

commanded.”commanded.”

((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 49-50Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 49-50))





““They are (but) servants raised to honour. They speak not They are (but) servants raised to honour. They speak not

before He (Allah) speaks, and they act (in all things) by His before He (Allah) speaks, and they act (in all things) by His

command. He (Allah) knows what is before them, and what command. He (Allah) knows what is before them, and what

is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for

those who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and those who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and

reverence of His (glory).”reverence of His (glory).”

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 26-28Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 26-28))


Though they may have amazing powers, they are not to be Though they may have amazing powers, they are not to be

regarded as partners or associates to Allah, but are part of regarded as partners or associates to Allah, but are part of

this grand design of Creation planned by Allah, to function this grand design of Creation planned by Allah, to function

in a certain way in accordance with His command or Way in a certain way in accordance with His command or Way

((SunnahtullahSunnahtullah).).






““Those (angels) who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those Those (angels) who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those

around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him;

and and implore forgiveness for those who believeimplore forgiveness for those who believe: :

"Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, and "Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, and

Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in repentance, and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in repentance, and

follow Thy Path: and preserve them from the Penalty of the follow Thy Path: and preserve them from the Penalty of the

Blazing Fire!”Blazing Fire!”

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 7Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 7))






““And, O our Sustainer, bring them into the gardens of And, O our Sustainer, bring them into the gardens of

perpetual bliss which Thou hast promised them, together with perpetual bliss which Thou hast promised them, together with

the righteous from among their forebears, and their spouses, the righteous from among their forebears, and their spouses,

and their offspring - for, verily, Thou alone art almighty, truly and their offspring - for, verily, Thou alone art almighty, truly

wise –and preserve them from [doing] evil deeds: for anyone wise –and preserve them from [doing] evil deeds: for anyone

whom on that Day [of Judgment] Thou wilt have preserved whom on that Day [of Judgment] Thou wilt have preserved

from [the taint of] evil deeds, him wilt Thou have graced with from [the taint of] evil deeds, him wilt Thou have graced with

Thy mercy: and that, that will be the triumph supreme!”Thy mercy: and that, that will be the triumph supreme!”

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 8-9Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 8-9))

Although many happenings in nature can be explained by Although many happenings in nature can be explained by

physical laws, these are only part of the Law willed by physical laws, these are only part of the Law willed by

Allah.Allah.



They are instances in nature, occurrences which cannot be They are instances in nature, occurrences which cannot be

fathomed by physics which baffles scientists. The scientists fathomed by physics which baffles scientists. The scientists

may theorize or guess, but these could not actually be may theorize or guess, but these could not actually be

substantiated by physics or empirical science. substantiated by physics or empirical science.

Muslims rely upon Revelation to explain, which attribute Muslims rely upon Revelation to explain, which attribute

these with the functions of the angels in the spiritual these with the functions of the angels in the spiritual

realm.realm.




““O ye who believe! Celebrate the praises of Allah, and do O ye who believe! Celebrate the praises of Allah, and do

this often; And glorify Him morning and evening. He it is this often; And glorify Him morning and evening. He it is

Who sends blessings on you, as do His angels (Who sends blessings on you, as do His angels (Malaa-ikahMalaa-ikah), ),

that He may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into that He may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into

Light: and He is Full of Mercy to the Believers.”Light: and He is Full of Mercy to the Believers.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 41-44)Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 41-44)


There are numerously countless number of Angels.There are numerously countless number of Angels.

In fact their numbers are so overwhelming numerous than In fact their numbers are so overwhelming numerous than

any other created beings . To explain the comparative any other created beings . To explain the comparative

ratio of the angels to jinn, to man, some scholars gave their ratio of the angels to jinn, to man, some scholars gave their

guess of - 90 : 9 : 1 – but only Allah SWT knows the best. guess of - 90 : 9 : 1 – but only Allah SWT knows the best.

From what our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. have said, even From what our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. have said, even

this ratio would seem to be under rated.this ratio would seem to be under rated.



The Prophet s.a.a.w. said:The Prophet s.a.a.w. said:


““The sky (i.e. in the heaven above, everything) moves as it has The sky (i.e. in the heaven above, everything) moves as it has

been decreed to move. There is not a foot-span in it except that been decreed to move. There is not a foot-span in it except that

there is angel there, who bow and prostrate (to Allah)”there is angel there, who bow and prostrate (to Allah)”

((Hadith reported by Ibn AsaakirHadith reported by Ibn Asaakir))


The Prophet s.a.a.w. said:The Prophet s.a.a.w. said:


““There is never any people sitting at a gathering in which they engage There is never any people sitting at a gathering in which they engage

in the remembrance of Allah, except that they will be surrounded by in the remembrance of Allah, except that they will be surrounded by

Angels and Mercy will enveloped them, and Allah will make mention of Angels and Mercy will enveloped them, and Allah will make mention of

them to those who are with Him. ”them to those who are with Him. ”

((Hadith reported by Ibn Abi SyaibahHadith reported by Ibn Abi Syaibah))


“(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place

appointed "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service):

"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!”

(Qur’an: Shaffat: 37: 164-166)

Then the Prophet s.a.a.w. recited this verse:Then the Prophet s.a.a.w. recited this verse:


For us Muslims, to buttress our believe in Allah, in His plan For us Muslims, to buttress our believe in Allah, in His plan

and purpose of life on this earth , we are convinced that and purpose of life on this earth , we are convinced that

ultimately such spiritual forces do affect this physical ultimately such spiritual forces do affect this physical

existence in accordance with Allah’s decree upon them.existence in accordance with Allah’s decree upon them.



We are thus required to know 10 angels and their We are thus required to know 10 angels and their

functions for it has significance to our experience and functions for it has significance to our experience and

existence, and it relates or is directly linked to the existence, and it relates or is directly linked to the

Message (Message (RisaalahRisaalah) of Islam, lest we fall into ) of Islam, lest we fall into

accepting myths and false imaginations.accepting myths and false imaginations.




Leader in the angelic world, mission primarily to bring Leader in the angelic world, mission primarily to bring

Revelations to the Prophets.Revelations to the Prophets.

His other titles:His other titles:

RUH-HUL QUDDUS RUH-HUL QUDDUS (the Holy spirit)(the Holy spirit)

RUH-HUL AMIIN RUH-HUL AMIIN (the Trusted spirit)(the Trusted spirit)

JIBRA-IL (Gabriel) a.s.JIBRA-IL (Gabriel) a.s.



This also refutes the Christian notion of Trinity and This also refutes the Christian notion of Trinity and

clarify that they have mistaken the angel clarify that they have mistaken the angel Jibra-ilJibra-il a.s. a.s. to be to be

a Divine entity within Trinitarian theology.a Divine entity within Trinitarian theology.

JIBRA-IL (Gabriel) a.s.JIBRA-IL (Gabriel) a.s.



““Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and prophets Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and prophets

to Jibril (Gabriel) and Mikaa-il (Michael) -Lo! Allah is an to Jibril (Gabriel) and Mikaa-il (Michael) -Lo! Allah is an

enemy to those who reject faith.”enemy to those who reject faith.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 98Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 98) )



One of the four most important angels of Allah, who acts One of the four most important angels of Allah, who acts

as supervisor in the angelic world; generally known as the as supervisor in the angelic world; generally known as the

guardian spirit of land, sea and air; the angel of Providence guardian spirit of land, sea and air; the angel of Providence

– to carry out what Allah has ordained to all His creation.– to carry out what Allah has ordained to all His creation.

MIKA-IL (Michael) a.s.MIKA-IL (Michael) a.s.



This is to dispel mankind’s mistaken believe in any power This is to dispel mankind’s mistaken believe in any power

or forces independent or rival to Allah – as paganistic or forces independent or rival to Allah – as paganistic

worship of spirits in nature. worship of spirits in nature.

MIKA-IL (Michael) a.s.MIKA-IL (Michael) a.s.

*Remember, angels are obedient and loyal only to Allah.*Remember, angels are obedient and loyal only to Allah.



Another one of the four most important angels of Allah, Another one of the four most important angels of Allah,

whose duty would be to blow the whose duty would be to blow the SWOORSWOOR (trumpet/siren) (trumpet/siren)

to precede the end of the world and again during the Day to precede the end of the world and again during the Day

of Resurrection.of Resurrection.

He is also in-charge of guarding the He is also in-charge of guarding the LAWH-AL MAH-FUDZLAWH-AL MAH-FUDZ

(protected board of Decree) in the angelic world.(protected board of Decree) in the angelic world.

ISRAA-FIL (Seraphim) a.s.ISRAA-FIL (Seraphim) a.s.







““Then when the Then when the Trumpet is blownTrumpet is blown, there will be no more , there will be no more

relationships between them that day, nor will one ask after relationships between them that day, nor will one ask after

another! Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is another! Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is

heavy― they will attain salvation: heavy― they will attain salvation:

But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost

their souls; in Hell will they abide.” their souls; in Hell will they abide.”

((Qur’an: Mu’minun: 23: 101-103Qur’an: Mu’minun: 23: 101-103))




who is also known as who is also known as MALAA-IKAT-UL-MAUTMALAA-IKAT-UL-MAUT (the Angel (the Angel

of Death) who comes to every person at the hour of death of Death) who comes to every person at the hour of death

to take away his soul as determined by Allah s.w.t.,to take away his soul as determined by Allah s.w.t.,

IZRAA’IL a.s.IZRAA’IL a.s.




who is also known as who is also known as MALAA-IKAT-UL-MAUTMALAA-IKAT-UL-MAUT (the Angel (the Angel

of Death) who comes to every person at the hour of death of Death) who comes to every person at the hour of death

to take away his soul as determined by Allah s.w.t.,to take away his soul as determined by Allah s.w.t.,

IZRAA’IL a.s.IZRAA’IL a.s.

Say: "The Say: "The Angel of DeathAngel of Death, put in charge of you, will (duly) , put in charge of you, will (duly) take your souls: then shall ye be brought back to your Lord." take your souls: then shall ye be brought back to your Lord."

((Qur’an: Sajda:32: 11Qur’an: Sajda:32: 11) )



The guardian Angel of Paradise, who will welcome The guardian Angel of Paradise, who will welcome

Believers destined for entrance to this “Abode of Peace Believers destined for entrance to this “Abode of Peace

((Dar-as-SalaamDar-as-Salaam)”, “the Garden of Paradise ()”, “the Garden of Paradise (Jan-nat-ul-Jan-nat-ul-

FirdausFirdaus), “the Garden of Bliss” (), “the Garden of Bliss” (Jan-nat-un-Na-eemJan-nat-un-Na-eem) – or ) – or

many other names it is referred to by Allah s.w.t. in the many other names it is referred to by Allah s.w.t. in the

Qur’an. Qur’an.

RIDWAAN a.s.RIDWAAN a.s.



RIDWAAN a.s.RIDWAAN a.s.

““And angels shall enter unto them from every gate (with the And angels shall enter unto them from every gate (with the

salutation): "Peace unto you for that ye persevered in salutation): "Peace unto you for that ye persevered in

patience! Now how excellent is the final Home!“ patience! Now how excellent is the final Home!“

((Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 23-24Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 23-24))



The guardian Angel overall in-charge of Hell; with other The guardian Angel overall in-charge of Hell; with other

stern and fierce angels e.g. angel stern and fierce angels e.g. angel ZabaniyahZabaniyah,, who will mete who will mete

out the punishment upon those who deserve them for out the punishment upon those who deserve them for

being unjust to themselves. Those who are sinners who being unjust to themselves. Those who are sinners who

despaired and refused to seek the Mercy and Forgiveness despaired and refused to seek the Mercy and Forgiveness

of Allah, while in this world.of Allah, while in this world.

MAALIK a.s.MAALIK a.s.




““And We have set none but And We have set none but angels as angels as

guardians of the Fire (Hell)guardians of the Fire (Hell); “; “

((Qur’an: Mudatthir: 74: 31Qur’an: Mudatthir: 74: 31))







““O ye who believe! save yourselves and your families from a O ye who believe! save yourselves and your families from a

Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones,Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) over which are (appointed)

angels stern (and) severe angels stern (and) severe who flinch not (from executing) the who flinch not (from executing) the

Commands they receive from Allah, but do (precisely) what Commands they receive from Allah, but do (precisely) what

they are commanded.”they are commanded.”

((Qur’an: Tahrim:66:6Qur’an: Tahrim:66:6))



““Behold two (guardian angels) Behold two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) appointed to learn (his doings)

learn (and note them), one sitting on the right and one on the learn (and note them), one sitting on the right and one on the

left. Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, left. Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him,

ready (to note it).”ready (to note it).”

((Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 17-18Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 17-18))



The guardian Angel assigned to every person whose task is The guardian Angel assigned to every person whose task is

to record every good deeds (even intention towards doing to record every good deeds (even intention towards doing

good, is counted), in the individual Book of Record which good, is counted), in the individual Book of Record which

each person are assigned with.each person are assigned with.

ROQEEB a.s.ROQEEB a.s.



Together with Together with RoqeebRoqeeb, , ‘Aatid a.s. ‘Aatid a.s. are the guardian Angels are the guardian Angels

assigned to every person whose task is to record every assigned to every person whose task is to record every

sinful deeds (which a person did and does not repent nor sinful deeds (which a person did and does not repent nor

seek forgiveness from), in the individual Book of Record seek forgiveness from), in the individual Book of Record

which each person are assigned with.which each person are assigned with.

Both Both RoqeebRoqeeb and and ‘Aatid ‘Aatid a.s. are also referred to in Al-Qur’an as “the a.s. are also referred to in Al-Qur’an as “the

Noble Writers” (Noble Writers” (Kiraa-man Kaa-tibeenKiraa-man Kaa-tibeen))

‘‘AATID a.s.AATID a.s.



Together, both these Angels will come upon a person in Together, both these Angels will come upon a person in

his grave in his grave in BarzakhBarzakh (the intermediary realm) just after (the intermediary realm) just after

death, to interrogate or trial man with the preliminaries.death, to interrogate or trial man with the preliminaries.

MUNGKAR a.s.MUNGKAR a.s.NAAKIR a.s.NAAKIR a.s.



In this realm, the person will await for the Final Day of In this realm, the person will await for the Final Day of

Judgement, either amongst the successful ones in state of Judgement, either amongst the successful ones in state of

comfort and enjoy a foretaste of Paradise, or suffer comfort and enjoy a foretaste of Paradise, or suffer

torments in the grave. torments in the grave.

MUNGKAR a.s.MUNGKAR a.s.NAAKIR a.s.NAAKIR a.s.



They were created from “smokeless fire”, thus have a They were created from “smokeless fire”, thus have a

different nature. There are many types of Jinn, yet we are different nature. There are many types of Jinn, yet we are

told by Allah s.w.t. that they do not have any power over told by Allah s.w.t. that they do not have any power over

mankind except people who chose to obey or submit to mankind except people who chose to obey or submit to

them.them.


JINNJINN (SPIRITS) ARE NOT ANGELS, (SPIRITS) ARE NOT ANGELS, AND THEY ARE TOTALLY A DIFFERENT CREATION.AND THEY ARE TOTALLY A DIFFERENT CREATION.


Although unseen by man, they too are created beings, Although unseen by man, they too are created beings,

commanded and are being tested by Allah s.w.t. They commanded and are being tested by Allah s.w.t. They

possess free-will, they marry and reproduce, have families possess free-will, they marry and reproduce, have families

and communities, have needs like human. and communities, have needs like human.




JINNJINN are descended from are descended from IblisIblis ( (DiabolisDiabolis), the arch-enemy ), the arch-enemy

of Adam a.s. who vowed to lead mankind astray from the of Adam a.s. who vowed to lead mankind astray from the

Straight Path. Straight Path.









““Behold! We said to the angels "Bow down to Adam": they bowed Behold! We said to the angels "Bow down to Adam": they bowed

down down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinnsexcept Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, and he broke the , and he broke the

Command of his Lord. Will ye then take him and his progeny as Command of his Lord. Will ye then take him and his progeny as

protectors rather than Me? And they are enemies to you! Evil would protectors rather than Me? And they are enemies to you! Evil would

be the exchange for the wrongdoers! “be the exchange for the wrongdoers! “

((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 50Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 50))



There are There are JinnJinn who are believers, but many are determine who are believers, but many are determine

to carrying out or fulfil the evil vow of to carrying out or fulfil the evil vow of IblisIblis - to tempt and - to tempt and

lead every descendent of Adam a.s. away from the path of lead every descendent of Adam a.s. away from the path of

Allah. They, the evil ones, are called “Allah. They, the evil ones, are called “ShaythanShaythan” (Satan or ” (Satan or

Devil).Devil).






“ “ `There were some foolish ones among us, who used to utter `There were some foolish ones among us, who used to utter

extravagant lies against Allah; `But we do think that no man extravagant lies against Allah; `But we do think that no man

or spirit (Jinn) should say aught that is untrue against Allah. or spirit (Jinn) should say aught that is untrue against Allah.

`True`True, there were persons among mankind who took shelter , there were persons among mankind who took shelter

with persons among the Jinns, but they increased them in with persons among the Jinns, but they increased them in

follyfolly.”.”

((Qur’an: Jinn: 72: Qur’an: Jinn: 72: 4-64-6) )





“ “When thou dost read the Qur'an, seek Allah’s protection When thou dost read the Qur'an, seek Allah’s protection

from Satan the Rejected one. from Satan the Rejected one.

No authority has he over those who believe and put their No authority has he over those who believe and put their

trust in their Lord. trust in their Lord.

His authority is over those only who take him as patron and His authority is over those only who take him as patron and

who join partners with Allah.” who join partners with Allah.”

((Qur’an: an-Nahl: 16: 98-100Qur’an: an-Nahl: 16: 98-100) )



Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us:Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us:

““For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession,

before and behind himbefore and behind him: they guard him by command of : they guard him by command of

AllahAllah.” .”

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Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us:Remember, Allah assigns His angels over us:

““And your Lord says: And your Lord says: "Call on (or supplicate to) Me; I will answer "Call on (or supplicate to) Me; I will answer

your (Prayer): your (Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve Me will But those who are too arrogant to serve Me will

surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!“surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!“

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60))


ROB-BI - A-’UU-DZU-BIKA MIN HA-MA-ZAA TIROB-BI - A-’UU-DZU-BIKA MIN HA-MA-ZAA TISHSH--SHSHA-YAA-A-YAA-TWTWII-NI, II-NI,

WA - A- ’UU-DZU BIKA ROB-BI – AN-YAWA - A- ’UU-DZU BIKA ROB-BI – AN-YAHH--DWDWU-RUUNU-RUUN

(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDADIN KITAB “ IN KITAB “ “ based on As-SUNNAH.“ based on As-SUNNAH.

DU’ADU’A

Allah SWT has given this Allah SWT has given this Du’aDu’a , also as general guideline: , also as general guideline:


(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDADIN KITAB “ IN KITAB “ “ based on As-SUNNAH.“ based on As-SUNNAH.

“ “O my Lord (Allah)! I seek refuge in You from the (evil) O my Lord (Allah)! I seek refuge in You from the (evil)

whispering of satan, and I seek refuge in You from their whispering of satan, and I seek refuge in You from their

ever being present with me.”ever being present with me.”

DU’ADU’A

Allah SWT has given this Allah SWT has given this Du’aDu’a , also as general guideline: , also as general guideline:


DU’ADU’A


Allaa-hum-ma -in-naka sal-laAllaa-hum-ma -in-naka sal-latwtw--twtwa ‘alay-naa ‘a-duw-a ‘alay-naa ‘a-duw-

wan ba-wan ba-swswee-ron bi- ’u-yuu-bi-naa,ee-ron bi- ’u-yuu-bi-naa,

MuMutwtw--twtwali-’an ‘alaa - ‘au-ro-tinaa, ya-raa-naa huwa wa-ali-’an ‘alaa - ‘au-ro-tinaa, ya-raa-naa huwa wa-

qo-bii-luhu min hai - thu laa-na-raa-hum,qo-bii-luhu min hai - thu laa-na-raa-hum,

Allaa-hum-ma fa - ai-yis-hu min-naa kamaa ai-yas-tahu Allaa-hum-ma fa - ai-yis-hu min-naa kamaa ai-yas-tahu

min romin roHH-matik, Wa qon- nit-matik, Wa qon- nitww-hu min-naa- kamaa qon--hu min-naa- kamaa qon-

nanatw tw - tahu min - ‘af-wik, Wa- ba-’id bai-nanaa - wa bai-- tahu min - ‘af-wik, Wa- ba-’id bai-nanaa - wa bai-

nahu kamaa - ba-’ad - ta – bai -nahu - wa- bai-na - jan-nahu kamaa - ba-’ad - ta – bai -nahu - wa- bai-na - jan-

natik, In-naka ‘a-laa - kul-li shai - ’inq - qo-deer.natik, In-naka ‘a-laa - kul-li shai - ’inq - qo-deer.

DU’ADU’A


“ “O Allah! You have place upon us an enemy who can see our O Allah! You have place upon us an enemy who can see our

privacy and our shortcomings, whereas he and his kind spy upon privacy and our shortcomings, whereas he and his kind spy upon

us from places which we are unable to see them.us from places which we are unable to see them.

O Allah! Disappoint their hopes towards us, just as You have made O Allah! Disappoint their hopes towards us, just as You have made

them disappointed in hoping to get Your Mercy (Blessings).them disappointed in hoping to get Your Mercy (Blessings).

Make them despair (in attaining their plans) towards us, just as Make them despair (in attaining their plans) towards us, just as

You made them despair from seeking Your Forgiveness.You made them despair from seeking Your Forgiveness.

Keep them away (distance) from us, just as You made them to be Keep them away (distance) from us, just as You made them to be

far-away (distance) from Your Paradise.far-away (distance) from Your Paradise.

Verily, You (O Allah) is Most Powerful over everything.Verily, You (O Allah) is Most Powerful over everything.

DU’ADU’A

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