1) The Throne bearing Angels:

1. ask God to forgive believers.
2. accept prayers of forgiveness.
3. are nineteen in number.
4. are personal helpers of God.

2) Angels are:

1. forces of nature.
2. intermediaries between us and God.
3. created beings.
4. demigods.

3) Which angel’s name is not mentioned in Islamic texts?

1. Michael.
2. Gabriel.
3. Raphael.
4. Israfeel.

4) Angels and humans:

1. both eat and drink.
2. both can sin.
3. both lack free-will.
4. both were created to worship God alone.
5. A and B only.

5) Select a true statement:

1. Since angels are made of light, it is possible that they appear as illusions or images to people.
2. Angels are a positive “force” in nature, spreading much good.
3. It is superstitious to believe in angels.
4. Belief in angels implies that the all-powerful God needs them.
5. Unlike human beings, angels cannot go against Allah’s orders.

6) Angels carry out different tasks in the heavens and the earth:

1. because, in a way, one can think of them as demigods.
2. because of excessive workload God has delegated them with certain tasks in the universe.
3. because they obey His commands and execute His Will as Allah orders them.
4. A and B only.
5. B and C only.