Name the Angel who takes out the souls of living creatures?

In Islamic belief, Hazrat Izraeel (AS) is the Angel entrusted by Allah with the responsibility of taking the souls of living beings at the time of death. Unlike other angels, whose duties may involve delivering messages or recording deeds, Hazrat Izraeel’s (AS) role is specifically connected to the transition of the soul from this world to the Hereafter. The Quran and Hadith describe him as the Angel of Death, executing Allah’s command to separate the soul from the body with absolute precision and mercy according to divine wisdom.

Hazrat Izraeel (AS) does not act independently but strictly follows Allah’s order. When it is time for a person’s life to end, he approaches gently to remove the soul, and his presence is part of the natural, divine process of life and death. For believers, this emphasizes the temporary nature of worldly life and the certainty of the Hereafter.