The term Islam is derived from the root Silm which signifies
peace - peace with Allah as well as with all the creatures.
Technically speaking, Islam means "full submission to the Will
of Almighty God in all walks of Life". Every Muslim must
confess and affirm the fact that there is none worthy of
worship and obedience except Allah, and that Muhammad (peace be
upon him) is his slave and Messenger.
Along with the confession
of this basic kalimah, a Muslim has to declare his faith in the
angles, in all the prophets, in the revealed scriptures, in the
day of judgement, and in taqdir (predestination). In the
following pages, some details have been provided for the common
readers, Muslims as well as non-Muslims, about the basic
principles of Islamic faith.
Allah has created some of His creatures from Noor
(light) which are called Mala'ikah (Angels). Angels are
invisible to us. They are neither male nor female. They do not
disobey Allah and do not commit acts of sin. They have been
entrusted with certain duties and they are always busy in doing
their task assigned to them by Allah. The angels are numerous
out of which the following four are very famous:
Jibra'il: The Angel Jibra'il used to bring revelation from
Allah's side to the Prophets in various times for the guidance
of their people. He is the one who brought the Torah to Moses,
Psalms (Zabur) to David, Gospel to Jesus, and Quran to
Muhammad, peace be upon all of them.
Mika'il: The Angel Mika'il is incharge of the rain and the
daily livelihood of the creatures.
Izra'il: The Angel Izra'il takes the souls of the creatures
back and bring life to an end.
Israfil: The Angel Israfil is responsible to blow the trumpet
on the Day of Judgement.