Written by: Fadheelat Ash-Sheikh Hafiz Abdul Sattar Al-Hammad (may Allah preserve him)
"Whoever consumes these foul-smelling items should not come to our mosque, because the things that harm people also harm the angels."
Believing in the existence of angels and having faith in them is one of the fundamental principles of faith (Iman). Belief in angels means acknowledging their existence and holding the conviction that they are creations of Allah, obedient to Him, and responsible for carrying out various tasks assigned to them. Allah has appointed them to manage the affairs of His vast kingdom. They have been created from light, as mentioned in the hadith:
"Allah created the angels from light." [Sahih Muslim, Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer: 7495]
Hadith:
"Indeed, the angels are harmed by the same things that harm the children of Adam." [Sahih Muslim, Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer: 1254]Explanation and Benefits:
The background of this hadith is that on one occasion, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade eating onions, garlic, and leek. The companions mentioned that, due to necessity, they needed to consume them. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) then said:"Whoever consumes these foul-smelling items should not come to our mosque, because the things that harm people also harm the angels."
Believing in the existence of angels and having faith in them is one of the fundamental principles of faith (Iman). Belief in angels means acknowledging their existence and holding the conviction that they are creations of Allah, obedient to Him, and responsible for carrying out various tasks assigned to them. Allah has appointed them to manage the affairs of His vast kingdom. They have been created from light, as mentioned in the hadith:
"Allah created the angels from light." [Sahih Muslim, Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer: 7495]
Benefits of Believing in Angels:
- Love and Affection for Angels:Believing in angels fosters a sense of love and affection towards them, as they are devoted to the worship of Allah and continuously seek forgiveness for the believers.
- Appreciation of Allah’s Care for His Servants:Belief in angels highlights Allah's special care for His servants, as He has assigned angels to protect them and record their deeds. This belief also reflects Allah’s greatness, power, and authority as the Creator and Sustainer of the angels.
