How do I teach my child about angels in Islam?

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Start with belief and jobs. Angels are created from light (Sahih Muslim 2996), always obey Allah, and we can’t see them. Each has a job: Jibril brought revelation, Mika’il is linked with rain and provision, Israfil will blow the trumpet, angels record our deeds (Quran 82:10–12) and protect us by Allah’s command (13:11). For young children, focus on the kind jobs; never draw angels. Belief in angels is one of the six pillars of iman. Children are fascinated by them.What angels areCreated from light (Sahih Muslim 2996).They always obey Allah.We can’t see them, but they are real.Angels and their jobsAngelJobJibrilBrought Allah’s revelation to the ProphetsMika’ilLinked with rain and provisionIsrafilWill blow the trumpet on the Last DayThe recording angelsWrite our good and bad deeds (82:10–12)Guardian angelsProtect people by Allah’s command (13:11)The angel of deathTakes souls at their appointed timeBy age3–6: “Angels are Allah’s helpers. Some write your good deeds; some protect you.”7–10: named angels and their jobs.11+: the angel of death, the grave, the Day of Judgement, in balance with hope.Turn it into good behaviour“The angels are writing your kindness right now!” Children love the idea of good deeds being recorded.RespectNo drawings, toys or images of angels.Teacher’s tip: link Jibril to the first revelation story. See the first revelation.Related: Fear of jinn.

Angel	Job
Jibril	Brought Allah’s revelation to the Prophets
Mika’il	Linked with rain and provision
Israfil	Will blow the trumpet on the Last Day
The recording angels	Write our good and bad deeds (82:10–12)
Guardian angels	Protect people by Allah’s command (13:11)
The angel of death	Takes souls at their appointed time

How do I teach my child about angels in Islam?

What angels are

Angels and their jobs

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Turn it into good behaviour

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