The World of The Noble Angels

Basic Information

Full Title: The World of the Noble Angels: In the Light of the Qur’an and Sunnah
Author: Dr. Umar S. al-Ashqar
Series: Part of The Islamic Creed Series (Aqidah Series, Volume 2)
Original Language: Arabic
English Translator: Nasiruddin al-Khattab
Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh
Length: Approximately 300–400 pages (varies by edition)

Overview

The World of the Noble Angels is a comprehensive study of the Islamic belief in angels (mala’ikah) — their creation, nature, duties, and relationship with humanity — based entirely on the Qur’an and authentic hadith.

It is the second volume in Dr. Umar al-Ashqar’s well-known Islamic Creed Series, which explores the fundamental beliefs (aqidah) of Islam in a systematic and scholarly way.

Purpose of the Book

The book aims to:

1. Clarify the true Islamic doctrine concerning angels, free from superstition or myth.

2. Explain how angels are part of the unseen world (al-ghayb) that every Muslim must believe in.

3. Strengthen a Muslim’s faith in Allah’s command and unseen order, deepening awareness that angels constantly surround, record, and assist believers.

Structure and Main Topics

The book is divided into well-organized chapters, each discussing a key aspect of the Islamic understanding of angels:

1. Definition and Nature of Angels

   • Their creation from light.

   • Their obedience and sinlessness.

   • Differences between angels, humans, and jinn.

2. Names and Ranks of Angels

   • Jibreel (Gabriel) – the Messenger to the prophets.

   • Mika’il (Michael) – in charge of sustenance and rain.

   • Israfil – the one who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Resurrection.

   • Malak al-Mawt – the Angel of Death.

   • Kiraman Katibin – the recording angels.

   • Munkar and Nakir – the questioners in the grave.

3. Their Duties and Roles

   • Delivering revelation to the prophets.

   • Guarding believers and recording deeds.

   • Managing elements of the natural world by Allah’s command.

   • Accompanying and supporting believers in battle and hardship.

   • Attending gatherings of remembrance (dhikr).

4. Angels’ Relationship with Humans

   • Angels’ love for the pious and dislike for sin.

   • Angels’ presence during prayer, fasting, and dhikr.

   • How believers can attract or repel angels through their actions.

5. Angels in the Hereafter

   • Their roles in death, the grave, resurrection, and the Day of Judgment.

   • Angels of Paradise and angels of Hell.

6. False Beliefs and Corrections

   • Refutation of superstitions and false ideas about angels found in non-Islamic or folk traditions.

   • Clarifying that angels do not possess divine qualities and are always servants of Allah.

Style and Approach

Dr. Umar al-Ashqar writes in a clear, scholarly, and faith-based style.

• His approach is Qur’anic and Hadith-centered, quoting directly from primary Islamic sources.

• The language is accessible to general readers, while footnotes and references make it suitable for students of theology.

• The tone is devotional yet analytical, showing how belief in angels strengthens one’s awareness of Allah’s omnipresence.

Key Features

• Authentic sources only: All arguments and descriptions are supported by Qur’an and sahih (authentic) hadith.

• Comprehensive coverage: Covers every major topic related to angels in Islamic doctrine.

• Faith-enriching: Encourages spiritual reflection on the unseen world and the believer’s relationship with it.

• Part of a complete creed series: Can be read independently or alongside other volumes (e.g., Belief in Allah, The World of the Jinn and Devils, The Hereafter).

Scholarly Value

This book is widely used in Islamic universities and seminaries as part of introductory Aqidah courses.
It is valued for combining authentic scholarship with practical spiritual insight, helping Muslims understand one of the essential pillars of faith — belief in angels.

Intended Audience

• Students and teachers of Islamic theology (aqidah).

• General Muslims who wish to strengthen their faith and awareness of the unseen.

• Readers seeking a balanced and authentic explanation of angels without speculative or mystical exaggeration.

Summary

The World of the Noble Angels presents a complete Islamic understanding of angels — who they are, what they do, and how they interact with the world of humans and the Hereafter.
Drawing directly from the Qur’an and Sunnah, Dr. Umar al-Ashqar provides a sound theological framework that deepens one’s faith in Allah’s unseen creation.

It remains one of the most trusted and accessible modern works on the subject and an essential reference in contemporary Islamic creed studies.