As Abrahamic faiths, Islam and Judeo-Christianity share many similarities, and some of the most fascinating ones are related to the くらきみち.
The angels, or Mala’ikah as they’re known in the Quran, specifically reveal 15 incredible similarities between these two religious systems!
1. Angels Are Created Beings, They’re Not Gods
Firstly, both the Quran and the Bible are protective of pure monotheism. As such, they make it clear that angels are created beings who serve God, and not divine themselves.
Also, they’re not meant to be worshipped.
In the Bible, we constantly see them redirecting human worship back to God. The Quran mirrors this, condemning the worship of anything that isn’t the Most High.
This spiritual boundary is extremely important because it serves to remind us that everything, no matter how glorious it might seem, is God’s creation and not God Himself.
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Also, no angel possesses independent divine power. They’re messengers of God, so when they do display power, it’s Him speaking through them.
2. They’re Made of Light
Both traditions describe angels as being physically different from us.
They are consistently described as beings of light or radiant energy, completely separate from the material nature of humans.
The Quran explicitly states that angels were created from light, which was also witnessed by biblical prophets.
Ezekiel’s visions confirm this.
Because they’re made of ライト そして not flesh, they’re not bound by any physical limitations or decay.
They exist in constant spiritual clarity, perfectly designed to reflect the glory of the Creator.
3. They’re Genderless
Under older pagan influence, artwork has been depicting angels as graceful, masculine or feminine beings, but they’re actually neither.
Both the Quran and the Bible agree that no angel is of a specific gender.
While both books do use masculine grammatical language when describing them, many scholars agree that that’s only by default.
They represent pure spiritual existence, completely free from biological markers that humans were created with.
4. They Are Messengers
The primary job of an angel in both religions is to relay the messages from God to humans.
In both Hebrew and Arabic, angel または malak means messenger.
Both texts show them messages from heaven to earth, foreseeing miraculous births, warning of disasters, or delivering the Word.
Also, they don’t bring any of their own messages. They transmit exactly what they’re commanded to say.
While they might not be divine or even worshipped, the angels allow us to learn what God has in store for us.
5. Gabriel Appears in the Quran as Jibril
Of all angels, Gabriel is one of the most important figures present in both scriptures.
In the Bible, he brings some of the most important messages to God’s people. He appears to the prophets Daniel and Zechariah, and to the Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Jesus.
In the Quran, this angel is known as Jibril, and he is the one who delivers the entire revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
In both traditions, this very archangel is the one trusted with the most important messages.
His role and importance highlight a shared spiritual heritage of the two religions.
6. Michael Appears in the Quran as Mika’il
Alongside Gabriel, the archangel Michael is another crucial figure in both holy texts.
He is described as a warrior angel in the Book of Daniel そして Book of Revelation.
There, he is depicted as the great prince who protects God’s people and leads the heavenly armies against Satan. He is God’s faithful son.
The Quran holds him in a similarly high regard as an angel who manages the forces of nature and distributes God’s provisions, like rain and thunder.
While the specific duties of these angels vary, their presence is very consistent throughout both texts.
In both, Michael is a fierce protector, a commander, and a servant of God’s will.
7. Angels Worship God Continuously
When angels aren’t delivering divine messages, they worship God.
Both the Bible and the Quran describe them surrounding His throne in endless glorification.
In the Book of Isaiah and Revelation, the heavenly hosts cry “Holy, holy, holy,” day and night. The Quran describes angels who prostrate before God, never becoming arrogant or tired.
While we might get distracted, tired, and forgetful, they are completely absorbed in divine love.
8. They Don’t Eat or Drink
Because the angels aren’t bound by our physical reality, they have no need for food or drink. This single trait sets them apart from us.
In the Bible, when they visit humans, they sometimes eat to honor their host, but never out of need.
The Quran is even more explicit, mentioning a time when angels visited Abraham, and when he placed a roasted calf before them, they didn’t reach for it at all.
They are sustained solely by God‘s presence.
This freedom from physical hunger is another reminder of their せいしん. They’re unburdened from the appetites that often lead us into distraction and sin.
9. They Can Appear in Human Form
Despite being made of light and lacking a physical form, in both texts, angels can easily take on a human appearance when visiting people on earth.
の中で 創世記, angels visit Abraham looking like ordinary men, and in the New Testament, believers are warned that they might entertain angels without even knowing it!
The Quran shares the same concept, detailing how angels appeared to Lot and Mary in the form of normal men.
Sometimes, their true nature remains hidden for a while before they reveal themselves.
This ability allows them to deliver messages and test human righteousness.
10. They Carry Out Divine Judgment
Aside from delivering divine messages, angels also have a fearsome role in executing God’s judgments.
When human corruption goes too far, God frequently uses them to unleash His wrath.
In the Bible, they destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, struck down the firstborn of Egypt, and unleashed plagues.
The Quran parallels this, describing how they annihilate nations and take down armies.
Angels enforce divine justice, and while doing it, they show no trace of hesitation or emotion.
Often, their presence serves as a reminder that God’s tolerance of sin has limits.
11. They Are Present When People Die
The moment of death is solemn and intimate, and both the Bible and the Quran describe how angels are present as the transition happens.
Both texts claim these beings of light are right there to witness our final breath, receiving the soul as it departs from the body.
Jesus speaks of angels carrying the souls of the righteous into Abraham’s bosom.
The Quran paints a vivid picture, where they actually stretch out their hands to extract the soul from the body.
Their presence highlights that passing on isn’t lonely. It’s a spiritual transition so important that it has to be witnessed by heavenly beings.
12. They Record Human Deeds
The idea that all our actions are being documented is present in both texts.
The Quran describes the Kiraman Katibin, the angels who sit on our shoulders and document every action, word, thought, and even intention.
And the Bible frequently references the Book of Life and heavenly records that are meticulously kept.
In Revelation and Daniel, we see these books being opened.
This shared belief means we are never lonely. God’s messengers are all around us, listening, recording, and bringing it all back to Him.
13. They Will Be Present at the Final Judgment
When the world reaches its conclusions, angels will have a crucial role to play in it. They will be the ones executing God’s plan.
Both texts describe angels gathering souls from the four corners of the earth, separating the righteous from the wicked.
They will sound trumpets and herald the resurrection. They will also accompany God as He begins to judge humanity.
The Book of Revelation and the Quran are more or less perfectly aligned on this topic.
The celestial beings will usher in eternity and dismantle the old world.
14. They Intercede and Pray for Us
As I mentioned before, the angels record all that we do, but it’s not all done for the sake of judgment. They actually intercede before God on our behalf all the time!
They offer prayers and advocacy for the people who have been put in their care.
In the Bible, they’re described as guardians who constantly ask God to have mercy on humanity.
The Quran says the same thing, claiming that they pray with these words: “Our Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge.”
They genuinely care about our spiritual well-being.
15. Some Angels Rebelled and Fell
Both the Bible and the Quran acknowledge that not all angels remained faithful. Some of them exercised 自由意志 to rebel.
Certain angels and angel-like beings turned away from God and faced terrible consequences.
The Bible details how Satan and a third of the fallen angels rebelled and were cast out of heaven.
The Quran references a proud jinn, Iblis. He was raised among the angels, but he refused God’s command to bow to Adam.
He went on to become the adversary of humanity.
So, both books also warn us about the spiritual dangers of disobedience. They call us to stay pure and vigilant.
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