Angels play an important role in Islam. They are believed to be spiritual beings created by God to obey and worship Him. Some key beliefs about angels include:
- Angels help carry out God's commands and plans, such as teaching Adam, ordering others to bow before Adam, and informing Mary that she will give birth to Jesus.
- They record humans' good and bad deeds and accompany humans throughout their lives and after death. Angels take believers' souls gently and inform them of their entrance to paradise.
- Angels help and protect believers when enemies attack, with God sending 5,000 angels to assist those with patience and piety. They question disbelievers after death about why they did not