Islam acknowledges the existence of angels.
Angels are a non-rational matter, but their existence can be shown to be reasonable, i.e. coherent within its own frames of reference. They are not rationally demonstrable in the sense of being captured in a test-tube or in a Petri dish.
Angels are second only to Allah as a principle of belief, and without them, it is not possible for God to be known. They are, in a sense, integral to divine unity: without angels, God's names and attributes cannot be perceived or fathomed. So they're important conceptually and they're an important conceptual bulwark against the secularism of faith that is such a problem these days.
Several are mentioned in the Qur'an and others in the hadith literature.
Angels are not equal in status, delegated different tasks to perform.
Jibril (Gabriel)
The angel of revelation who was responsible for revealing the Qur'an to Muhammad (saw). He communicated with all of the earlier prophets and messengers, also descending with Allah's blessings on the night of Laylat al-Qadr (the night of Destiny).
Jibril was a warrior in Islamic tradition, leading an army of angels into the Battle of Badr and fighting against Iblis when he tempted Isa.
Mikail (Michael)
The archangel of mercy, providing nourishment for bodies and souls while responsible for bringing rain and thunder to Earth.
Some scholars say Mikail is responsible for the angels who carry the laws of nature.
Israfil (Raphael)
The archangel who blows into the trumpet in the end time, therefore also associated with music in some traditions.
Israfil is responsible for signaling the coming of Qiyamah (Judgment Day) by blowing a horn.
Azrail
The archangel of death. He and his subordinate angels are responsible for parting the soul from the body of the dead and carry the believers to heaven (Illiyin) and the unbelievers to hell (Sijjin).
Naziaat and Naashitaat are helpers of Azrail who take the souls of the deceased. Naziaat takes out the soul painfully, he is allocated for taking out the souls of disbelievers. Naashitaat takes out the souls of momineen.
Kiraman Katibin (Honourable Recorders)
Two angels, one on each shoulder, are charged to every human being; one writes down good deeds and another one writes down evil deeds. They are described as 'Raqeebun Ateed' in the Qur'an.
Mu'aqqibat (The Protectors)
They keep people from death until its decreed time and who bring down blessings.
Maalik
Chief of the angels who govern Jahannam (Hell). Nineteen angels of hell, commanding the Zabaniyya, to torment sinful people in hell.
Hamalat al-Arsh
The angels who carry the Arsh (Throne of God) comparable to the Christian Seraph.
Harut and Marut
Often depicted as fallen angels who taught the humans in Babylonian magic.
Al-Ra'd
The Angel of Thunder who according to al-Qurtubi:
"It is said that he is the angel in charge of clouds and he drives them as ordered by Allah, and he glorifies His Praises".
There are then:
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