كشف االلباث Part II Abu Muhammad Starting Point • “Clearing Confusion” is a • Part II of this presentation great book authored by our intends to address the wrong assertion on the name of angel master, Sheikh Ibrahim of death by Wahhabis clerics Inyass(RA). allerging: • This work is not a – Azra’il as the name of angel of death is never mentioned in the translation of the original holy Qur’an work, as done in other – Neither in authentic Hadith fashions. – And therefore Azra’il is not a • It is extending the noble name of Angel of death goal of the work to issues that cause confusion in Muslim World! The verse in focus
Say, "The angel of death will take you, who has been entrusted with you. Then to your Lord you will be returned.
Qur’an 32:11 The verses in Focus • Uthaymeen and other • Therefore, Azra’eel Wahhabis clerics according to Wahhabis commenting on Qur’an is NOT name of angel 32:11 asserts that the name of angel of death as of death and is reported in the holy Qur’an following Jewish is ملك الموتANGEL OF nomenclature. DEATH • The right name of the • AZRA’EEL is never angel is Malakul Mawt mentioned anywhere in the (Angel of Death) Qur’an and not in any authentic hadith. according to Wahhabis The Error in the Assertion • Names are used in the Holy • Are all the blessed Qur’an, however not all names are mentioned otherwise the wives of the holy Qur’an will be so large that prophet(SAW) reading it will be difficult! mentioned by name in • Prophetic hadith established the holy Qur’an? messengers of God to 313, but is it all of them that are • A name just because it mentioned by name? Only 25 is not mentioned in the are mentioned! • Is Nigeria mentioned in the holy holy Qur’an does not Qur’an? Then according to this mean it does not exist theory of Wahhabis there is no or not used anywhere Nigeria since it is not mentioned in the holy Qur’an. in time! Analyzing the confused Phrase ملك الموت Angel of Death الملك وكل بالموت هوAn angel ياخذ ارواح بني ءادام responsible for putting the lives of creatures to a terminal end. Which angels are mentioned Michael is mentioned in • And the angel in question Qur’an 2:98 as Malakul Mawt (Angel of Gabriel is mentioned in Death) in Qur’an 32:11. Qur’an 2:97, 2:98, and 66:4 • Let us trace how and why by the name Jabreel, these ancient angels mentioned elsewhere not by names are mentioned in this name. such manners in the holy Saraphiel (Israfeel) book mentioned in hadith of Annasa’e Gabriel (Jabreel) • The angel for reveleation, • Jabr is a Hebrew word destruction of cities of the having three combined stubborn, blowing soul meanings in other into fetus (Special languages including Duties). Arabic: • The name is a Hebrew – Very Strong ()قوي origin, Jabr and Iel mentioned in Qur’an 53:5 • Iel is an ancient Hebrew addressed the angel “One of awesome name for God, sometimes strength”. pronounced Eloi. In early – Very Loyal()مطاء scriptures which are nebtioned in Qur’an revealed in Hebrew most 81:21 angels names are – Trusted ( )امينmentioned attached with this name. in Qur’an 81:21 Gabriel (Jabreel)
Putting the 3 Arabic words together gave the
Arabic translation of Gabriel to Shadidul Quwa wa Muta’en Thamma Ameen(One with awesome strength, very loyal and trusted). Since there are no two words in Arabic translating Gabr iel, Allah decided to use the Hebrew name as it is in early revealed scriptures, Gabriel in the holy Qur’an. If the long Arabic equivalent is used it will not be portable as a name. Michael (MiKeel) Name is ancient Hebrew as well Translating the name of this from two words Mich and iel the angel in Arabic will also latter name of God Almigthy. required usage of three While Mich have three meanings as well: words with some articles Bringer of Fertility to his subject, like Gabriel. Bringer of Security (e.g. food •God in His infinite wisdom security), and Availability of things to be used. retained the ancient name in The holy Qur’an 2:96 narrated Hebrew as He mentioned it when Jews refused to accept the in the holy Qur’an to have call of prophet Muhammad(SAW) portable translated name in on account that it was not Michael the scripture. that bring revealation to him, they only have liking for Michael and •The Hebrew word Michael not Gabriel. is retained in the Arabic Qur’an.. Azriel or Malakul Mawt This name of the angel in question has Therefore AZR means One two words also Hebrew origin: who brings death. Azr which means one who renders help and assistance, and Iel being name of God means Iel name of God he came from God to bring In the ancient time, when knowledge of death(An Angel) medicine has not developed, diseases plagued societies and two healers are very The name Azriel can therefore important. be translated in only two words The first healer is a native doctor who in Arabic, i.e. Malakul Mawt assist patients with cure and remedy for (Angel of Death) diseases and ailments. The angel of death is also considered This was the reason why God as healer then, because if native called him in Arabic as Malakul doctors failed, he provide lasting Mawt in the Arabic scripture healing to patients with death. Hence he is referred to as Azr (who renders (Holy Qurán) help by giving death to sick or ailing ones) Azriel or Malakul Mawt
• ملك الموتis the same as Azriel the first
appears in the holy Qur’an and the latter in early Hebrew Scriptures. • Language of each scripture is used for the same angel . • Two words are used in both Arabic and Hebrew to describe the angel and all have the same meanings. • Hence no need of adopting Azriel in the Arabic Qur’an since there is a portable equivalent in Arabic to Azriel. Azriel or Malakul Mawt •Is not wrong to call the angel Azriel , particularly if Hebrew is one’s dialect. •Just like it is not wrong for a French man to call We sent not a messenger except (to the angel as ange de la teach) in the language of his (own) people, in order to make (things) clear mort, or a Hausa man to them. Now Allah leaves straying to call the angel as those whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases: and He is Exalted in Mala’ikan Mutuwa. power, full of Wisdom.
Qur; an 14:4 Azriel (Malakul Mawt) will take another name • When Divine judgement and resurrection for second life was established, the task of carrying death will almost be over. • Azriel will be relieved of the task of taking lives, except in few places as God may assign. The name will no longer be relevant. Confusion cleared!
