The short answer
Yes. Belief in angels is one of the six articles of faith. Angels are created beings, made of light according to tradition, who carry out God’s commands without disobeying. Gabriel brought revelation to the prophets; other angels record deeds, take souls at death, and will sound the trumpet on the Last Day.
A little more context
Angels are not God’s children and are not worshipped. Islam also speaks of jinn, a different kind of created being with free will, and of Satan as a jinn who rebelled. Our guide to angels and the unseen explains these in more detail.
Sources & further reading
- Qur’an 2:285 Belief in God, His angels, His books, and His messengers.
- Qur’an 82:10-12 Noble recording angels.
- Qur’an 35:1 Angels as messengers.
Original introductory summary, not a direct scripture translation. Prepared 21 October 2026. Qualified human religious review is pending. About our editorial approach.