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The correct number of angels mentioned by name in the Holy Quran is four. These angels hold important positions and duties in the Islamic faith, and each one plays a unique role in the command of Allah (SWT).

The four angels named in the Quran are:

• Jibreel (Gabriel): The chief angel who brought revelations from Allah to the prophets. He delivered the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).


• Mikaeel (Michael): Responsible for delivering rain and sustenance to Allah’s creations.


• Israfeel: The angel assigned to blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgment. Though his name appears in Hadith, it is also confirmed by scholars as part of the known angels.


• Malik: The guardian of Hell. His name is mentioned in the Quran (Surah Az-Zukhruf, 43:77).

While there are many angels in Islam, only four are mentioned by name in the Quran. Other angels such as Munkar and Nakir (who question souls in the grave), though important, are not named directly in the Quran but appear in Hadith literature.

These four angels are often taught in early Islamic education because of their key responsibilities and mention in the Quran. Understanding their roles helps Muslims develop a clearer picture of the unseen world and the structure of divine command in Islam.

Learning about these named angels strengthens a Muslim’s belief in the unseen (Ghaib), which is a fundamental part of Imaan (faith). They are a reminder of Allah’s power and the organization of the divine system behind life, death, nature, and the Hereafter.