Angels

An angel is a supernatural being in various religions. The theological study of angels is known as angelology.
Abrahamic religions often depict them as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity.

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Angels . Children . Mikail

What is the role and function of the angel Michael? Can we name our kids after his name?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Michael is the name of one of the greatest of Allah (SWT). It is mentioned in many books that Michael is responsible of Rizq and rain and plants. In Saheefa Sajjadia which is narrated from Imam Zainul Adibeen Al-Sajjad (AS) in the Du'a for the Angels of Alla : And Angle Michael, who has the great status with You, and the high degree in Your Obedience.

ميكائيل ذو الجاه عندك والمكان الرفيع من طاعتك ».

It is allowed to name our kids after the name of Michael.

The name of this great angle in Quran is Meekaal.ميكال (Sura 2, Verse 98).

Wassalam.

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Imamah . God (Allah) . Angels . Sustenance

Do the Imams (a) distribute sustenance provided by Allah or is it only Allah through his angels who does it? If so, can an Imam (a) be called a Rabb as what we ask from Allah with their Wasila is bestowed upon us due to their station in front of Allah?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

the Qur'an says: "Seek your sustenance from Allah and serve Him" (29:17).

It also says: "He (Allah) does not command you to take the angels and prophets as your Lords ("Arbab", plural of "Rabb"). Would He command you disbelief after you have submitted yourselves (to Allah)?".

It follows that an Imam also is not a Rabb and that only Allah is the Cherisher and Sustainer of the whole creation.

With prayers for your success.

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Animals . Angels . Jinn . Wolf

Is it true that some animals, such as wolves, can see Jinns and Angels?

It is mentioned in Sunni books like Bukhari Vol 11 : (Donkey sees Shaitan) but I did not find it in our authentic books.

Nevertheless, what difference does it make for us in our worldly and religious life whether it is true or not?

The world of Jinns is completely different world frm ours and we ae not allowed to seek any help from them as we read in Quran (And some men from humans were seeking refuge of the Jinn and the Jinns added on their hardships)(Al-Jinn ; 6).

About angles, we read in Quran ( Say: If there were on the earth, Angles walking in peace, We should certainly have sent on them from the sky an angel as a messenger ) Sura Al-Israa, 95.

Wassalam

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God (Allah) . Life . Angels . Jinn . Planets

Are Angels, Jinn and mankind the only creation of God or could there be life on other planets? Have the Prophet (s) or Imams (a) spoken of other such forms of life?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 6 years ago

This is a good question. As a wise scholar once said, it is likely that, in the Qur'an, Allah focuses on angels and jinn as the main sentient creatures other than humans since they are the ones we are most likely to have some sort of interaction with. However, this does not preclude the possibility (or, indeed, likelihood) of the creation of other beings.

It is narrated from Imam al-Baqir (A): ‘Perhaps you think that Allah has only created this single world, and you think that Allah has not created anyone other than yourselves! Nay by Allah, Allah has created a million worlds and a million Adams and you are in the latest of these worlds and of the latest Adams.' - Tawhid al-Saduq

There is a hadith from one of the Imams saying that Allah has a planet with a different length of day from Earth on which the inhabitants do not know that Allah is disobeyed anywhere. (I do not have the reference offhand, but perhaps someone can add it.)

Best wishes!

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Muslims . Children . Angels

Why is it that Muslims, regardless of sect, never name their children after the angels?

Odeh Muhawesh, A native of Jordan, Sheikh Odeh Muhawesh earned his doctorate at Qum Seminary-Global Institute for Islamic Studies in Iran where he focused on comparative theology and Islamic jurisprudence. As an... Answer imported 7 years ago

Actually Muslims do name their children after angels: The names Gabriel (Jebrael) & Malik are common names which are names of Malaekah [Angels]. Gabriel is the angel who brought the messages to all the messengers and Malik is the name of the angel of Jahanam [Hell], and that is why it is makhrouh to name a child Malik. Also, Redhwan is a common name of an angel who is the Guardian of Paradise. Allah knows best.