Who comes at the moment of death to take the soul? Islam teaches about a powerful angel for this role.

Hazrat Izra’eel (AS) is the angel responsible for taking out the souls of all living creatures when their life ends. He is known as the Angel of Death and performs this duty by the command of Allah.

This is a major role, and it happens for every single life-bearing creature — humans, animals, and all others. Hazrat Izra’eel (AS) does not act on his own but follows Allah’s orders exactly. When a person’s time is over, he takes the soul gently or with hardship depending on their deeds.

Islam teaches us to prepare for death with good actions. Knowing about the angel of death reminds us to live a good life every day.

This angel’s job is a reminder that our life is short and we should use our time wisely.