[M]Believe in the existence of angels as honored servants of Allah created from light.
[1]Know the names and duties of the major angels:
- Jibril (Gabriel): brings revelation to prophets
- Mika'il (Michael): manages provision and rain
- Israfil: will blow the Trumpet on the Day of Judgment
- Malak al-Mawt (Azrael): takes souls at death
- Ridwan: guardian of Paradise
- Malik: guardian of Hell
- Munkar and Nakir: question the dead in the grave
- Raqib and Atid (Kiraman Katibin): record deeds — right shoulder good deeds,
left shoulder bad deeds (Qur'an 50:17-18)
- Hamalat al-Arsh: carry the Throne of Allah (Qur'an 40:7)
- Angels of protection: guardians appointed over you by day and night
[1]Recite morning and evening adhkar — angels say Ameen and protect you.
[2]Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas before sleeping — angels guard you.
[2]Say "A'udhu billahi minash shaytanir rajeem" — angels assist against shaytan.
[2]Know that 70,000 angels descend upon the House (Kaaba) daily. (Tirmidhi)