Belief in the Angels
To believe in the existence of the angels who are bodies of light who inhabit the heavens. The Prophet mat Allah exalt his mention,said:
There is no space of a hand span in the heaven but is occupied by an angel who is either bowing or prostrating ( Hadith : Ibn Majah & others )
A'ishah,may Allah be pleased with both she and her father, reported that the prophet,may Allah exalt his mention,said:
Angels are created from light,and jinn are created from fire,and Adam created as described to you ( Hadith : Sahih Muslim )
They are honorable slaves of Allah who execute their duties perfectly without objection and celebrate His praise day and night without slackening. They are neither male or female, nor do they eat or drimk. They worship Allah continously and celebrate His praise day and night without boredom or exhaustion. They descend to earth during the Night of Honor and to execute certain chores, such as fighting with the believers
