FatwaTerengganuCreed (Aqidah)
Apakah makna dan kesan beriman kepada malaikat? - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu
What does it mean to believe in angels, and what are the effects of this belief?
Short answer
Belief in angels is one of the pillars of faith that every Muslim must hold, and whoever denies what is stated in the Quran is considered a disbeliever.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Terengganu State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama: Akidah
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Belief in angels is one of the pillars of faith that every Muslim must hold, and whoever denies what is stated in the Quran is considered a disbeliever. Following Imam al-Suyuti, this belief covers three matters: affirming that angels exist, believing they are servants and creations of Allah and not gods, and believing that some serve as messengers and carry out specific duties mentioned in the Quran. Its effects include a deeper sense of Allah's greatness, avoiding sin, courage in jihad and striving for deeds that lead to paradise.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Beriman kepada malaikat adalah merupakan antara rukun iman terpenting yang wajib diimani oleh umat islam.
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How to cite
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Terengganu State Mufti Department. “Apakah makna dan kesan beriman kepada malaikat? - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu”, 14 August 2025. https://mufti.terengganu.gov.my/bahagian-suk/soal-jawab-agama/bab-akidah/221-apakah-makna-dan-kesan-beriman-kepada-malaikat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-and-effects-of-belief-in-angels/