Summary: Some non-Muslims might be surprised to hear is that the Angel Gabriel is also an important figure in Islam. It was actually Gabriel who recited the Qurrsquo;an to Muhammad in a cave, Hirarsquo;a, near Mecca. But hersquo;s not the only angel Muslims believe in. Angels, in general, are important to Islam. In fact, belief in angels is among the six articles of faith in Islam ndash; if a Muslim does not believe in all six, including angels, there is no faith. The angels, like all of creation, are the work of Allah and are made of light. They can assume any shape and exist to do the work of Allah ndash; which includes recording the good and bad deeds of man, receiving the souls of the dying and guard Heaven and Hell. Muslims also believe in guardian angels. There are two for every believer and the angels follow a Muslim all through his or her life. One angel watches over the Muslim during the day, the other at night ndash; writing down all of the good and bad deeds a person commits for Judgment Day.
