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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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““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 Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered

Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Prophet, the servant and Messenger of Allah, the

Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom there Awaited Seal of Prophethood after whom there

will be no more prophet sent.will be no 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 them offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most outstanding of them

is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until the Day of is still available to be considered by anyone (even today, until the Day of

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

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

should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.should be 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 Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will

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

Most Merciful.“ Most 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)



“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific devotion).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.able.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.



.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”

(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you: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 & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;


........ “ Tell me ........ “ Tell me about ‘Al-Ihsan’- about ‘Al-Ihsan’- (the Best or (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”

““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:is:... That you serve ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”


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 (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))



IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense

perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the

unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means

“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it

instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,

restlessness etc.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge.


"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight

and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account

for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Must be with

knowledge.

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;


(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 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))




““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 (and the earth, Who made (al-Malaa-ikah al-Malaa-ikah ) the angels ) the angels

Messengers with wings― two, or three, or four (pairs): Messengers with wings― two, or three, or four (pairs):

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

Allah has the power to will anything.” 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, abstraction beyond the existence of things by extrapolation, abstraction beyond the

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

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


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

“unseen creations” in this universe beyond whatever his “unseen creations” in this universe beyond whatever his

physical senses can perceive, the unseen – or physical 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) inner (innate) inner

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

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

believe wrongly about creation.believe wrongly about creation.

Thus, in the Qur’an, clarifications are made regarding their Thus, in the Qur’an, clarifications are made regarding their

reality.reality.



ANGELSANGELSJINN (spirits)JINN (spirits)MANKINDMANKINDANIMALSANIMALSPLANTSPLANTS

REALM OF THE REALM OF THE UNSEEN UNSEEN

(AL-GHAYB)(AL-GHAYB)

REALM OF THE REALM OF THE PHYSICAL PHYSICAL WORLD WORLD

(AL-SHAHAADAH)(AL-SHAHAADAH)

Barrier


MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULDMANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD(BEST CONFORMATION)(BEST CONFORMATION)



“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)

MANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULDMANKIND CREATED IN THE BEST OF MOULD(BEST CONFORMATION)(BEST CONFORMATION)

‘‘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

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


ANGELSANGELSJINN (spirits)JINN (spirits)MANKINDMANKINDANIMALSANIMALSPLANTSPLANTS

Elevated to the Elevated to the highest, even highest, even higher than higher than AngelsAngels

Debased to be Debased to be the lowest of the 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 (from light (NURNUR), and the Jinn (spirits) from smokeless ), and the Jinn (spirits) from smokeless

fire, and He created Adam as has been described to you.” fire, and He created Adam as has been described to you.”

((Hadith reorted by MuslimHadith reorted 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 on And to Allah doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and on

earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels: for none earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels: for none

are arrogant (before their Lord). They all revere their Lord, high are arrogant (before their Lord). They all revere their Lord, high

above them, and they do all that they are commanded.”above them, and they do all that they are commanded.”

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





““They (angels) are (but) servants raised to honour. They speak They (angels) are (but) servants raised to honour. They speak

not before He (Allah) speaks, and they act (in all things) by His not before He (Allah) speaks, and they act (in all things) by His

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

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

who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and reverence of who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and reverence of

His (glory).”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 nor are they associates to Allah, but regarded as partners nor are they associates to Allah, but

are part of this grand design of Creation planned by Allah, are part of this grand design of Creation planned by Allah,

to function in a certain way in accordance with His to function in a certain way in accordance with His

command or Way (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; and around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; and

implore forgiveness for those who believe (with this implore forgiveness for those who believe (with this

supplication): "supplication): "Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy,

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

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.



There are instances in nature, occurrences which cannot be There 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 “Muslims rely upon “Revelation”Revelation” to explain this Reality, to explain this Reality,

which attribute many of these to the functions of the which attribute many of these to the functions of the

angels in the spiritual realm.angels in the spiritual realm.





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

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

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

may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into Light: and may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into Light: and

He is Full of Mercy to the Believers.”He is Full of Mercy to the Believers.”

((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 41-34)Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 41-34)

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 ratio of the angels to jinnjinn, to man, some scholars gave their , 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))


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

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

such spiritual forces do affect this physical existence in such spiritual forces do affect this physical existence in

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

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

it has significance to our experience and existence, and it it has significance to our experience and existence, and it

relates or is directly linked to the Message (relates or is directly linked to the Message (RisaalahRisaalah) of Islam, ) of Islam,

lest we fall into accepting myths and false imaginations.lest we fall into 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 (the HolyHoly spirit) spirit)

RUH-HUL AMIIN RUH-HUL AMIIN (the (the TrustedTrusted spirit) 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 their “a Divine entity within their “TrinitarianTrinitarian” theology.” 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 Trumpet is blown, there will be no more Then when the Trumpet is blown, 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 heavy― another! Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy―

they will attain salvation: 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 Angel of Death, put in charge of you, will Say: "The Angel of Death, put in charge of you, will (duly) take your souls: then shall ye be brought back to (duly) take your souls: then shall ye be brought back to your Lord." 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 angels as And We have set none but angels as

guardians of the Fire; “guardians of the Fire; “

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







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

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

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

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

commanded.”commanded.”

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



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

(and note them), one sitting on the right and one on the left. Not a (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, ready (to note it).”word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, 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 “They were created from “smokeless firesmokeless fire”, thus have a ”, 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 except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, and he broke the down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, 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 (Jinn), who used to `There were some foolish ones among us (Jinn), who used to

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

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

Allah. `True, there were persons among mankind who took Allah. `True, there were persons among mankind who took

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

in folly.”in folly.”

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





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

Satan the Rejected one. 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 commands us to seek from the protection:Remember, Allah commands us to seek from the protection:

““And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge

in Allah. Indeed, He (Allah) is Hearing and Knowing.”in Allah. Indeed, He (Allah) is Hearing and Knowing.”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 200Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 200))



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

Allah.” Allah.”

((Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 11Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 11))



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

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

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

themselves in Hell in humiliation!“themselves in Hell in humiliation!“

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



NOTE: Allah’s warning not to neglect from His Remembrance :NOTE: Allah’s warning not to neglect from His Remembrance :

““If anyone withdraws himself from ( or blind to the ) remembrance of If anyone withdraws himself from ( or blind to the ) remembrance of

(Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one ((Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one (ShaytanShaytan), to be ), to be

an intimate companion (an intimate companion (QareenQareen) to him.”) to him.”

((Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 36Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 36))


ROB-BI - A-’UU-DZU-BIKA MIN HA-MA-ZAA TISH-SHA-YAA-TWII-ROB-BI - A-’UU-DZU-BIKA MIN HA-MA-ZAA TISH-SHA-YAA-TWII-

NI, NI,

WA - A- ’UU-DZU BIKA ROB-BI – AN-YAH-DWU-RUUNWA - A- ’UU-DZU BIKA ROB-BI – AN-YAH-DWU-RUUN

(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD

IN KITABIN 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:


“ “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:

(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD(SUPPLICATION) TAUGHT BY IMAM HABIB ‘ABDULLAH ALHADDAD

IN KITABIN KITAB “ “ “ based on As-SUNNAH.“ based on As-SUNNAH.


DU’ADU’A


Allaa-hum-ma -in-naka sal-latw-twa ‘alay-naa ‘a-duw-Allaa-hum-ma -in-naka sal-latw-twa ‘alay-naa ‘a-duw-

wan ba-swee-ron bi-’u-yuu-bi-naa,wan ba-swee-ron bi-’u-yuu-bi-naa,

Mutw-twali-’an ‘alaa ‘au-ro-tinaa, ya-raa-naa huwa wa-Mutw-twali-’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 roH-matik, Wa qon- nitw-hu min-naa- kamaa qon-min roH-matik, Wa qon- nitw-hu min-naa- kamaa qon-

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

nahu kamaa ba-’ad-ta bai-nahu wa bai-na jan-natik,nahu kamaa ba-’ad-ta bai-nahu wa bai-na jan-natik,

In-naka ‘a-laa kul-li shai-’inq-qo-deer.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 Blessings.them disappointed in hoping to get Your 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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