The Functions of the Angels and the Interpretation of the Saying of Allah the Exalted: “And indeed, over you are protectors”

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Question:
This questioner, Abu Ibrahīm, says: Allah has charged the angels with tasks and functions they perform. What are these functions? And what is the meaning of the verse

⁽¹⁰⁾ And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers, ⁽¹¹⁾ Noble and recording;

وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَافِظِينَ كِرَامًا كَاتِبِينَ

[Al-Infitar 82:10-11]

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Answer:
Yes, the noble angels—Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) has entrusted them with tasks they perform in the heavens, on earth, and with the children of Adam. Among them are the recording angels who stay with a person and write down what issues from him, whether it is obedience or disobedience.

⁽¹⁰⁾ And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers, ⁽¹¹⁾ Noble and recording; ⁽¹²⁾ They know whatever you do.

وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَافِظِينَ كِرَامًا كَاتِبِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ

[Al-Infitar 82:10-12]

These are the recording angels.
The recording angels, and with them are angels

For each one are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah.

مُعَقِّبَاتٌ مِّن بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِ يَحْفَظُونَهُ مِنْ أَمْرِ اللَّهِ

[Ar-Ra'd 13:11]

. So the angels have various tasks in this universe, and Allah has assigned them all to them to perform. Among them are the recording angels who take turns with you, angels by night and by day. They gather at the Fajr prayer and they gather at the 'Asr prayer. Yes.

Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/108 — archive.org (7:31)

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