islaam 101 belief in angels, messengers, and books

8/7/2019 Islaam 101 Belief in Angels, Messengers, And Books

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IslaamIslaam 101101His Angels, His Books, and HisHis Angels, His Books, and His

MessengersMessengers


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The AngelsThe Angels

honored servants. They do not speakbefore He does, and they act only by Hiscommand." (21:26)

Allaah created them, and they worship andobey Him. Those who are in His presencedo not disdain to worship Him, nor do they

weary." (21:19) They were created from light according to the

Prophet (may Allaah exalthis mention andgranthim peace).


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The AngelsThe Angels

The Prophet Muhammad saw Gabriel in hisreal shape with six hundred wings thatcovered the horizons (Al-Bukhaaree and

Muslim). (Talk about the magnificence of their creation)

Gabriel took the form of a handsome human

being who met Mary and engaged inconversation withher.

Also the story in our curriculum.


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The Angels JobsThe Angels Jobs

Jibreel; who is entrusted with revelation

Mikaaeel; who is in charge of rain and the growthof plants

Israafeel; who is in charge of blowing the horn atthe time of the resurrection

The Angel of Death; who takes away people's

souls at the time of deathOne who is in charge of mountains

Malik; the keeper of Hell


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Some angels are in charge of embryos inwombs

Others are responsible for protecting humanbeings

When the two angels receive (his deeds),one sitting on the right and one on the left,not a word he utters but by him is anobserver ready" (50:18)


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Other angels are in charge of questioning thedead after he is placed in his last abode. Twoangels come to him and ask him abouthis Lord,his religion, and his prophet (Munkar and Nakeer). "Allah confirms those who believe with the firm saying,

in the present life and the hereafter, and Allah leadsastray the evildoers and Allah does what He wills"(14:27)

Some angels are in charge of the dwellers of

Paradise "The angels enter to them from every gate, saying:

'Peace be upon you for that you were patient. Howexcellent is your final home"' (13:24)


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Seventy thousand angels enter and pray inthe populous house in heaven every day.Th

ey never come back to it as long as theylive" (because their turn will never come)

(Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim)


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Virtues of Belief in the AngelsVirtues of Belief in the Angels

Appreciating the dignity of Allah, His might, andHis sovereignty.

Gratitude toward Allah because He puts some of

the angels in charge of His servants, recordingtheir deeds and other things that benefit them.

Love and admiration for the angels because of

what t

hey are doing, namely, wors

hipping Alla

hinthe best possible manner and praying for the

believers.


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His BooksHis Books

"Indeed We sent down Our messengerswith the clear signs, and We sent down with

them t

he book and t

he balance, so t

hatpeople may uphold justice" (57:25)


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Known BooksKnown Books

Torah:Torah: "Surely, We sent down the Torah,wherein is guidance and light; by its laws

the Jews

have been judged by t

he prop

hetswho surrendered themselves to Allah, the

rabbis and the doctors of law, because theywere entrusted the protection of Allah's

book and were witnesses thereto" (5:44)


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Known BooksKnown Books

The Gospel:The Gospel: "And we gave him the Gospel,wherein is guidance and light andconfirming the Torah before it, as a

guidance and an admonition to the God-fearing (5:46)

The Psalms: And to David We gave the

Psalms.

(4:163 & 17:55)The Books of Abraham and Moses: The

Books of Abraham and Moses. (87:19)


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The QurThe Quraanaan

The Qur'an is "confirming the scripture thatwas before it and stands as a guardian overit. (5:48)

"Indeed, We sent down the message andWe will guard it" (15:9)


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Previous Scriptures ChangedPrevious Scriptures Changed

"Some of the Jews pervert words from theirmeanings" (4:46)

"So woe to those who write the Book withtheir hands, and then say: 'This is fromAllaah,' that they may sell it for a little price.So woe to them for what their hands have

written, and woe to them for their earnings"(2:79)


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Virtues of Belief in the BooksVirtues of Belief in the Books

Appreciating Allah's mercy and care for His peoplein that He sent down a book to every nation for itsguidance.

Appreciating Allah's wisdom, for He revealed inthese books to every nation that which suits them.The glorious Qur'an is the final book and it issuitable to all people at all times until the Day of

Judgment.Showing gratitude for Allah's mercy in revealing

these books.


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Belief in MessengersBelief in Messengers

bringing good tidings and warning, so thatmankind mighthave no argument against Allahafter the Messengers. Allah is All-mighty, All-Wise

(4: 165)

We believe there are many prophets and

messengers The Prophet told us that there are 124,000 prophets

and 300 and some messengers.

Explain difference between the two


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The First and Last MessengersThe First and Last Messengers

"We revealed to you as We revealed toNoah and the prophets after him" (4: 163)

"Muhammad is not the father of any of your

men, but the Messenger of Allaa

hand t

heSeal of the Prophets" (33:40)


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The Best MessengersThe Best Messengers

"And when We took a compact from the prophets,and from you, and from Noah, and Abraham, thenMoses, and Jesus, son of Mary. We took from

them a solemn compact" (33:7) "He ordained for you what He enjoined on Noah

and what He revealed to you and what Heenjoined on Abraham, Moses and Jesus; namely,establish this faith and be united in it" (42:13)


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Messengers Are Human BeingsMessengers Are Human Beings

Say:Say: I am but a man like yourselves, (but)I am but a man like yourselves, (but)the inspiration has come to me, that yourthe inspiration has come to me, that yourGod is one God: whoever expects to meetGod is one God: whoever expects to meethis Lord, lethim work righteousness, and, inhis Lord, lethim work righteousness, and, inthe worship ofhis Lord, admit no one asthe worship ofhis Lord, admit no one aspartner.partner. ((1818::110110))

The highest praise Allaah gives to them is byThe highest praise Allaah gives to them is bycalling them His Slaves!!! (seecalling them His Slaves!!! (see 1717::11))


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Virtues of Belief in the MessengersVirtues of Belief in the Messengers

Appreciating Allah's mercy and care for His peoplefor sending them those great messengers to guidethem to the straight path. Thanking Allah for this

great favor. Loving and respecting the prophets and praising

them in what they deserve, because they areAllah's messengers and His choice among Hispeople. They worshipped Allah according to thebest of their ability, conveyed His message tomankind, gave sincere advice to the people, andbore patiently whatever hurt they received.

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