Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: MalaikahIzra’il is known in Islamic tradition as the angel of death. His task is to take people’s souls when they die, acting at Allah’s command.
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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The angel of death, who takes people’s souls at Allah’s command.
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Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: MalaikahIzra’il is known in Islamic tradition as the angel of death. His task is to take people’s souls when they die, acting at Allah’s command.
Specification 1.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
The traditional name for the Angel of Death, who takes people’s souls at the time appointed by Allah.
Distinguish Izra’il, the angel of death, from Israfil, who blows the trumpet announcing the resurrection.
Surah 32:11 refers to the ‘angel of death’ rather than naming Izra’il. Surah 2:97–98 names Jibril and Mika’il.
Surah 32:11 refers to the Angel of Death, traditionally called Izra’il; it does not name Izra’il directly.
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High-ranking angels are often called archangels; Jibril, Izra’il and Mika’il have particularly important roles.