The Origin of the Name of the Angel of Death as Azrael
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Question:
You have touched upon the Angel of Death and his assistants. Some people call the Angel of Death Azrael. Is there a basis for this name, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
This has not been established. It is not established that he is named Azrael. What is established is that their names are these: Jibril, Mikail, Israfil, and Malik, who is the keeper of the Fire. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
You have touched upon the Angel of Death and his assistants. Some people call the Angel of Death Azrael. Is there a basis for this name, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
This has not been established. It is not established that he is named Azrael. What is established is that their names are these: Jibril, Mikail, Israfil, and Malik, who is the keeper of the Fire. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 20 من 27|وقفات مع آيات الصيام|تنزل الملائكة والروح فيها بإذن ربهم من كل أمر|صالح الفوزان|فقه — youtube.com (5:39)
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