Shawana A. Aziz Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 93 | Size: 4 MB
Faith in the Angels: and People who deserve the Salaat of Allah’s Angels and those who deserve their La’nah
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan (hafidahullah) writes in his treatise, al-Eeman bil-Malaaikah wa-Athruhu fi-Hayatil-Ummah,
“Belief in the Angels has a tremendous
effect on human life because if one is aware of their presence (around
him), he becomes alert.
If he knows that there are angels
assigned to watch over him day and night, he becomes cautious that they
may write something (that he says or does) which is not befitting (and
not in the best interest of his well-being in the hereafter.
If he were to know that investigators
were following him, would he not be cautious – fearing that they might
take hold of some speech or action which might lead to a harmful
outcome? So why is he not cautious of the Angels? You see the humans who
may be following you and you can hide from them… but Angels see you
while you do not see them. It is possible to escape (from the eyes) of
humans by taking cover in your house, or hiding yourself in an unknown
place and they will not know about you. But the Angels enter every place
with you. Allah has bestowed upon them the ability to access any place
that He orders them to reach and it is for this reason that Allah
admonished us and said:
“But verily,
over you (are appointed angels in charge of mankind) to watch you,
Kiraman (honorable) Katibeen (writing down your deeds). They know all
that you do.”[Soorah al-Infitar (82): 10-12]
This is the fruit of Eeman (belief) in
Angels – that the person safeguards himself from sinful sayings and
actions that will be recorded (in his book of deeds) and he will be
accountable for them on the Day of Judgement.” [end quote]
This booklet comprehensively covers all
four aspects of Belief in Angels; belief in their existence, functions,
names and attributes. Additionally, important points of Tawheed are
highlighted by refuting incorrect understandings, for example the false
claims of contemporary grave-worshippers that are similar to those made
by the pagan Quraish during the time of Allah’s Messenger.
In the course of the booklet,
clarification of a number of doubts have also been included such as
explaining Qur’aanic verses like, “We are nearer to him than his jugular
vein…” This refers to the Angels of Allah and does not indicate that
Allah is present amongst His creation.
The booklet also compares the likeness in
the thinking of those who claim that Prophet (sallallahu alaihi
wa-sallam) was created from Nur (i.e., light, which is a characteristic
of the Angels) and the mentality of the disbelievers who demanded that
an Angel be sent as a Messenger.
The latter section of the booklet
enumerates characteristics of those fortunate people, on behalf of whom
the Angels seek forgiveness and supplicate for their well-being in this
world and the Hereafter. It also lists those unfortunate people, against
whom the Angels invoke Allah.
This part of the book is mainly based
upon the book, ‘Fariston ka Darood panewale aur Lanat panewale’ (Urdu)
by Dr. Fazl-e-Ilahi.
Numerous other original Arabic books were
referred to in the compilation of this booklet, mainly; al-Eeman
bil-Malaaikah wa-Athruhu fi-Hayatil-Ummah by Shaikh Salih Ibn Fawzan
al-Fawzan, Aalam al-Malaai’kah al-Abrar and ar-Rusul war-Risalaat by
Shaikh Umar al-Ashqar, beneficial lectures of Shaikh (Dr.) Abdullah
al-Farsi, Tafseer Ibn Katheer, Riyadus-Saliheen and others.
May Allah make us amongst those who deserve the Salaat of His Angels. All strength and success lies with Him Alone.
Shawana A. Aziz
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Contents:
Faith in the Angels comprises of four important issues
Creation
Seeing the Angels
Ability to take on different forms
Number
Dwelling
Status
Who are superior, sons of Adam or angels?
Angel’s prostration before Adam was an honor bestowed upon him
Iblees was ordered to prostrate before Adam, though He was not an Angel
The Arab pagans claimed that Angels were daughters of Allah
The Arab pagans worshiped Angels
claiming them to be their intercessors with Allah
Physical Composition
Wings
Food and Drink
Great Power
Great Speed
Obedience to Allah
3 Angels of Life
He who holds enmity towards an angel, is an enemy of Allah
Duties assigned to the Angels
An Angel is entrusted with the Nutfah (fetus)
Four Guardian Angels with every son of Adam
Angels keep records of your intentions too!
An angel companion to inspire good deeds is assigned to everybody
“We are nearer to him than his jugular vein…” refers to the Angels
of Allah and does not indicate that Allah is everywhere
Angels bring forth the souls of the deceased
There is no evidence to prove that the name of the angel of death is Azraa’eel
Angels question the son of Adam in the grave
Do Angels die?
Angel of Mountains
Angels responsible for clouds
Gatekeepers of Paradise and Hell-Fire
Allah has assigned nineteen Angels as guardians over Hell as a trial
Why did Allah not send Angels as Messengers?
People who deserve the Salaat of Allah’s Angels
People who sleep in a state of purity
People who eagerly await the subsequent prayer
People who pray in the first row of congregation
People who stand on the right side of the Imam in the congregation
People who complete the rows of congregation prayer
People who perform Fajr and Asr prayers in congregation
People who keep seated at the place of Salaat after concluding it
People who complete the recitation of the Qur’aan
People who send Salaat upon the Prophet
People who spend for a good cause
People who maintain the Sunnah of Suhoor
People who maintain their fasts even though food is served before them
People who visit their sick Muslim brethren
People who preach good to others
Angels say, ‘Ameen’ to the Dua of those, who pray for their absent fellow Muslim
Angels seek Allah’s forgiveness for believers who repent
Unfortunate People who deserve the La’nah of Allah’s Angels
People who slander the Sahabah
People who give shelter to innovators and criminals
People who ascribe themselves to others besides their own fathers
People who withhold spending in good cause
Womenwho abandon their husband’s beds without a Sharee’ah reason
Jibreel has supplicated against three kinds of people
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