| Angel Name (Arabic & Common) | Primary Role/Duty | Significance/Context | Relevant Quranic/Hadith Reference |
| Jibreel (Gabriel) | Messenger of Divine Revelation | gave the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ the Quran, which is essential to the establishment of Islam. | Quran, 2:97 |
| Mika’il (Michael) | Provider of Sustenance | Oversees natural elements like rain and crops, underscoring divine providence. | Mentioned in Islamic tradition |
| Israfil (Raphael) | Angel of Soor (The Trumpet) | To announce the beginning of the Day of Judgment and the resurrection of all creatures, he will sound the trumpet. | Mentioned in Islamic tradition |
| Azrael (Angel of Death) | Takes Souls | reminds us of the transient nature of existence by taking souls at the allotted moment. | Mentioned in Islamic tradition |
| Malik | Guardian of Hell | He supervises the punishments in Hellfire, serving as a warning about the consequences of rejecting faith. | Quran, 43:77 |
| Munkar & Nakir | Questioning in the Grave | Test the faith of the deceased in their graves, determining their afterlife fate. | Mentioned in Islamic tradition |
| Raqib & Atid | Recording Deeds | Assigned to every person to document good and bad actions for judgment day.. | Mentioned in Islamic tradition |
Other Angels and Their Duties
| Angel Name | Duty |
| Harut & Marut | Sent to Babylon to test people with knowledge of magic (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102) |
| Hafaza | Angels who guard humans by Allah’s command |
| Mu’aqqibat | Take shifts watching over people day and night |
| Hamalat al-‘Arsh | Bearers of Allah’s Throne, constantly praising Him |
| Darda’il | Visit gatherings where Allah is remembered |
| Zabaniyah | Enforce punishment in Hell |
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