Is it prescribed to send blessings upon the angels?

Is it prescribed to send blessings upon the angels?Is it permissible to send blessings upon the angels because of their virtue and high status?. Praise be to Allaah.It is prescribed to send blessings upon the angels by saying “ ‘Alayhim al-salaatu wa’l- salaam (upon them be blessings and peace)” and “ ‘alayhim al-salaam (upon them be peace)”, because they are honourable, devoted worshippers and one of the creations of Allaah whom Allaah,... selengkapnya »

Should he send blessings on the angels in the tashahhud?

Should he send blessings on the angels in the tashahhud?Is it permissible to send blessings on the angels in the tashahhud as I send blessings on the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)?.  Praise be to Allaah.But in the tashahhud doing that is not prescribed, because what must be done is to recite only that which was proven from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), without adding anything to it. Shaykh... selengkapnya »

The number of angels with each person

 The number of angels with each personHow many angels are there with any muslim and what are their functions concerning him/her? Praise be to Allaah. The honourable angels accompany the children of Adam from the day they are formed in their mothers’ wombs until the day when their souls are brought forth from their bodies at the time of death. They also accompany them in their graves and in the Hereafter. -  Their... selengkapnya »

Ruling on describing nurses as “angels of mercy”

Ruling on describing nurses as “angels of mercy”We often read about and hear the common people and their writers and poets describing nurses as “angels of mercy.” Is that permissible?  Praise be to Allaah. It is not permissible to apply this description to nurses, because the angels are male and are not female. Allaah denounced the mushrikeen for describing the angels as female. Moreover, the angels of mercy have their own description... selengkapnya »

Is Iblees a jinn or an angel?

Is Iblees a jinn or an angel?I was just wondering if Iblis was actually a jinn or an angel. This particular issue recently sparked my curiosity when it was presented to me by a person I know. If he is an angel, then how is it he disobeyed Allah, when Angels have no will of their own and follow only Allah's command. If he is really a jinn, then it would better explain his disobedience as then he actually had the choice to obey or disobey... selengkapnya »

Angels

AngelsCould you give us some information about the angels?  Praise be to Allaah.Allaah created the angels from light. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam was created from that which has been described to you.” (narrated by Muslim, 2996) The angels are by nature obedient to Allaah: “[they, i.e., angels] disobey... selengkapnya »

The reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all things

 The reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all thingsWhat is the reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all things?.Praise be to Allaah.We say concerning such matters: we may or may not understand the wisdom behind it, because we do not know the wisdom behind many things, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):“And they ask you (O Muhammad... selengkapnya »

The reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all things

The reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all thingsWhat is the reason for the existence of the honourable scribes even though Allaah knows all things?. Praise be to Allaah.We say concerning such matters: we may or may not understand the wisdom behind it, because we do not know the wisdom behind many things, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):“And they ask you (O Muhammadصلى الله عليه... selengkapnya »

Ruling on saying “I am a mu’min (believer) in sha Allaah.”

Ruling on saying “I am a mu’min (believer) in sha Allaah.”Can a moslem say: I am a momen In shaa Allah Praise be to Allaah.The issue of whether one can add the condition of saying “in sha Allaah” when speaking about matters of faith is one concerning which there has been lengthy and detailed debate among the scholars. The correct attitude in this case is to ask what is meant by the word “mu’min” (believer). If the speaker is referring... selengkapnya »

The soul’s connection to the body

The soul’s connection to the bodyIs there anything in Islam to explain the soul’s connection to the body? Praise be to Allaah.Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:The soul (al-rooh) is connected to the body in five different ways, to which different rules apply.Its connection to the body as a foetus in his mother’s womb.Its connection to the body after a person is born.Its connection to the body when a person is asleep,... selengkapnya »

Are there any weak points in Islam that enable the kaafirs to attack it?

 Are there any weak points in Islam that enable the kaafirs to attack it?As you know Muslims are facing many challenges, pressures and criticisms from non-Muslims in the world. In light of this atmosphere, should we Muslim not be the most open and honest about our shortcomings and try to tackle them as opposed to being overly defensive and seeming to make excuses or cover our faults? The reason for this question is that if we seem... selengkapnya »