Revelation
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Angels in Islam
TheologyAngels (mala'ikah) are beings created from light who hold a central place in Islamic theology. Belief in them is one of the six articles of faith; the Quran describes them as servants of God who transmit revelation, record deeds, and act in death and the afterlife.
Foundational BeliefsProphet Muhammad ﷺ
PersonProphet Muhammad ﷺ (c. 570–632 CE) was the final prophet and messenger in Islam. Born in Mecca, he received the Qur'an from the age of forty, migrated to Medina in 622, and led the Muslim community there until his death in 11 AH.
Prophetic EraThe Quran (Al-Qur'an)
TextThe Quran is the scripture of Islam, held by Muslims to be the speech of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad over some twenty-three years. It comprises 114 surahs and, in the Egyptian standard edition, 6,236 verses.
Foundational Beliefs