There are also said to be two angels (known as Kiraman Katibin) sitting on each shoulder of every person, recording every thought, feeling and action the person has. One angel walks in front while the other walks behind, protecting the person. Also, it’s believed that every person is given two guardian angels to walk with them throughout their life. Their purpose is to carry out the orders of Allah. In Islam, angels, called malaikah, are said to be made of light and believed to have been created before humans. They also are believed to pray for those they’re assigned to watch over. It’s here that we get some of our first mentions of angels, as beings that follow and carry out God’s orders. The concept of angels can be traced back to Judaism. The Hebrew term for angel malakh and the Greek word aggelos (from which the word angel derives) both mean “messenger”. Many religions, including Christianity and Islam, also make mention of them. There’s a lot of speculation on the symbolism of angels from scholars, philosophers, and religious leaders. Symbolism of Angels in Different Religions Nowadays, they’re a powerful symbol in both religious and non-religious settings, bridging the earthly and the divine. Through the years, the meaning of angels has changed but always kept the main ideas of guidance, protection, and divine connection. New Age spirituality sometimes views angels as spiritual guides or protectors, a concept that’s similar but different from traditional religious views. Outside these religions, angels have become part of popular culture and symbolism, often seen as guardians and symbols of purity and divine presence. Gabriel (Jibril), for example, gave the Quran to Muhammad. In Islam, angels are revered spiritual beings who worship God and have different roles. Medieval Christian art and literature made the image of winged, haloed angels popular. Famous angels like Gabriel and Michael appear in important events like the Annunciation and the Apocalypse. Jibril lifted his sight to the sky and said: “This is a door in the Heavens being opened, and it has never been opened before now.” An Angel descended from that door and came to the Prophet and said: “Receive the glad tidings of two lights that you have been given, which no other Prophet before you was given: the Opening of the Book (Al Fatiha) and the last verses of ‘al-Baqarah.’ You will not read a letter of them except that you will gain its benefit.Christianity further developed these ideas, making angels a big part of its beliefs and rituals. “While Jibril was with the Messenger of Allah, he heard a noise from above. "The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed Thy bounties, not (the path) of those inflicted with Thy wrath, nor (of those) gone astray." "Guide us (O' Lord) on the Straight Path."ħ. "Thee (alone) do we worship and of Thee (only) do we seek help."Ħ. "(All) praise is (only) Allah's, the Lord of the Worlds."ĥ. "In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful."Ģ. These peices were inspired by the beauty of Surah Fatiha in the Holy Quran and were originally written in pure silver leaf over acrylic and gel mediums on stretched cotton canvas.Īnd on the other, in a circle of arabic calligraphy is written Surah Al-Fatiha 'Angels Among Us' is a set of two fine art prints replicas of my original paintings which sold out from my 2018 collection release.
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