Foundations Of Iman
What is the Arabic word for the "unseen world" that Muslims must believe in?
Al-Ghayb.
What are angels made from according to the hadith?
Light
Was Shaytan (Iblis) a fallen angel or a jinn?
A jinn
Why is it impossible for angels to disobey Allah?
Because they do not have free will.
What are the names of the two angels who question a person in their grave?
Munkar and Nakir
Which daily prayer is uniquely witnessed by both the night shift and day shift angels?
Fajr
What is the name of the special house in the 7th heaven where 70,000 angels pray every day?
Al-Bayt al-Ma'mur (The Frequented House).
Which angel is responsible for blowing the trumpet to signal the end of the world and the resurrection?
Israfil
What specific types of gatherings do angels actively travel the earth looking for so they can surround them?
Circles/gatherings of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
What are the guardian angels called that protect humans from harm?
Al-Mu'aqqibat.
According to Surah Al-Baqarah, what quality is mentioned as the second characteristic of a true believer, right after Taqwa?
Belief in Al-Ghayb (the unseen)
Which archangel is responsible for rain, harvests, and managing provision in the natural world?
Mika'il (AS)
According to most scholars, why does a righteous human have a higher status than an angel?
Because humans have to fight temptations and desires to obey Allah, while angels do not.
Why did Allah command the angels to prostrate to Adam, showing that righteous human beings can hold a dignity that surpasses the angelic order?
Because humans have free will and choose to obey Allah despite having desires, while angels have no choice but to obey.
Why can't Shaytan be classified as a "fallen angel" under Islamic theology?
Because angels completely lack the capacity to disobey Allah, meaning a rebellion is impossible for them.