AZRAEL

TO GOD BE THE GLORY...

TODAY I AM POSTING ABOUT THE ARCHANGEL OF DEATH AZRAEL



Azrael is the Islamic Archangel of Death.

He is also the Angel of Death in Judeo-Christian extrabiblical tradition and folklore.

It is an English form of the Arabic name Azra'il (عزرائيل) or Azra'eil (عزرایل), the name traditionally attributed to the angel of death in Islam (though it should be stressed that there is no Qur`anic verse or authentic hadeeth to prove this) and some Hebrew lore

The Qur'an never uses this name, referring instead to Malak al-Maut (which translates directly as angel of death). It is also spelled Izrail, Izrael, Azrail, Ezraeil, Azraille, Azryel, or Ozryel. Chambers English dictionary uses the spelling Azrael. The name literally means Whom God Helps.

Rather than merely representing death personified, Azrael is usually described in Islamic sources as subordinate to the will of God "with the most profound reverence."

Depending on the outlook and precepts of various religions in which he is a figure, Azrael may be portrayed as residing in the Third Heaven.

In one of his forms, he has four faces and four thousand wings, and his whole body consists of eyes and tongues, the number of which corresponds to the number of people inhabiting the Earth.

He will be the last to die, recording and erasing constantly in a large book the names of men at birth and death, respectively.

There has been much confusion over true identity of Azrael. The historical documentation provided by scribes in the Islamic tradition, provide a conflicting and inconclusive narrative.

If, according to Islamic tradition, Azrael is Malik-al-Mawt, then this bears only passing similarities to the account given by the Apostle John following his encounter with the one who identifies himself as "the first and the last":"When I (John) saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last" (Revelation 1:17, NASB)

Remember friend, as you pass by.
As you are now, so once was I.
As I am now, you soon shall be.
So, prepare for death, and follow me.

"God is eternal . . . the world is not.

And neither are you."

Azrael is a Celestial Angelic Being within the Angelic Order known as the Archangels. Archangels are responsible for ministering to humans, considered somewhat like "manager angels," Archangels oversee the responsibilities of Guardian Angels and the other Celestial Light Beings that act as our guardians and guides.

Archangel Azrael's primary angelic responsibility is to assist those who are making the transition from physical life to spirit life.

Azrael ensures that the transition process is painless and effortless as well as offers safe passage to those who are transitioning, lovingly guiding them to their heavenly home.

He also offers assistance to new arrivals helping them to adjust to life in Spirit.

Archangel Azrael brings Universal Healing Energy, love and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

MAY THIS POST HELP IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF AZRAEL.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN.