About This Book
The World of the Noble Angels is the second volume of the Islamic Creed Series by Dr. 'Umar al-Ashqar. Drawing on the Quran and the Sunnah, the author explains who the angels are, how they were created, the role they play in the universe, and how they interact with human beings in this world and the next.
The book follows the angels' part in human life from conception to death and beyond: they accompany and protect each person and record his or her deeds, take the soul at death, bring comfort or punishment in the grave, blow the Trumpet on the Last Day, and are present on the Day of Judgement. The author contrasts this with beliefs about angels in other cultures, such as the pre-Islamic Arab claim that angels were daughters of God, and with modern popular depictions, and shows that a Muslim's belief rests on revelation alone.
What's Inside
- The nature and origin of the angels
- The angels' role in the universe
- The angels who accompany, protect, and record the deeds of each person
- The angels at death, in the grave, and on the Day of Judgement
- Mistaken beliefs about angels, ancient and modern
Who It's For
- Readers studying Islamic belief (aqeedah) in a structured way
- Students working through the Islamic Creed Series volume by volume
- Muslims who want a clear, source-based picture of belief in the angels
Book Details
- Author: Dr. 'Umar al-Ashqar
- Series: Islamic Creed Series, Volume 2