List five prominent Angels of Allah and explain Their functions

Explanation

Jibril: To deliver the Divine Revelations from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) to His chosen Messengers from among the prophets (alayhum salam).

Mikail: To manage man's mundane necessities, bring forth rain and oversee the cultivation of crops.

Israfil: To blow the Trumpet: once, for the destruction of the universe; and again, for the Resurrection of all accountable beings to face Judgment Day.

Izrail: Angel of Death, the most fearsome of them all, who does not delay nor expedite the hour of claiming the soul.

Maalik: Guardian of Jahannum (Hell-fire), an unwelcome sight, for the unfortunate and wretched dwellers of the eternal fire.

Ridwan: Guardian of Paradise, who welcomes the Prophets (alayhum salam) and the righteous who have been blessed by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala).

Munkar : To question the dead on issues relating to his/her God, prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, religion, belief, deeds, etc. Questioning in the grave.

Nakir: To question the dead on issues relating to his/her God, prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, religion, belief, deeds, etc.

Raqib: Sits on man's right shoulder to record his/her good deeds.

Atid: Sits on man's left shoulder to record his/her evil deeds.