Is it established that the angel in charge of taking souls is named Azrael?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it established that the name of the angel entrusted with taking souls is Azrael?
The Shaykh:
This is mentioned, but its authenticity is not established. It is only mentioned in some books or on the tongues of some scholars, and Allah knows best. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is His saying, the Exalted and Majestic,[Taha 20:9]?
The Shaykh:
What is the question about? Is it established?
The questioner:
He says: Is it established that the name of the angel entrusted with taking souls is Azrael?
The Shaykh:
Yes, as I mentioned to you, it is mentioned, but regarding its authenticity, I do not know that it is established. Yes, as for the one who blows the Trumpet, it is Israfil, and his name is established. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it established that the name of the angel entrusted with taking souls is Azrael?
The Shaykh:
This is mentioned, but its authenticity is not established. It is only mentioned in some books or on the tongues of some scholars, and Allah knows best. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is His saying, the Exalted and Majestic,
And has the story of Moses reached you? -
وَهَلْ أَتَاكَ حَدِيثُ مُوسَىٰThe Shaykh:
What is the question about? Is it established?
The questioner:
He says: Is it established that the name of the angel entrusted with taking souls is Azrael?
The Shaykh:
Yes, as I mentioned to you, it is mentioned, but regarding its authenticity, I do not know that it is established. Yes, as for the one who blows the Trumpet, it is Israfil, and his name is established. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3512- 4717] هل ثبت أن الملك الموكل بقبض الأرواح اسمه عزرائيل؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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