Fallen Angels in Islam. The role of fallen angels in Islamic tradition

Essay , 2022 , 15 Pages , Grade: 1.0

Theology - Comparative Religion Studies

The essay is based on 5 years of studying the role of angels, jinn and devils in Muslim literature, evaluating both Western academic as well as Muslim religious sources. The author himself wrote this from a believer's point of view of their own Muslim experience, and invites both Muslims to rethink the recent changes of Islamic doctrines and Western academics to set a first step into exploring the rich traditions about spiritual entities within Islam.

Remember that this is merely an essay. A deeper understanding of the discussed topics can be accessed by following the literature provided in the footnotes.

Template

1. Introduction

2. Satan and the fire

3. Harut und Marut; fallen angels among us

4. Different angelic falls

5. The sin of Iblis

6. How the belief of “fallen angels” brings us closer to Tawhid

7. Bibliography

• College: University of Hamburg (Akademie der Weltreligionen)
• Course: Koran und Exegese
• Grade: 1.0
• Author: Deniz Erdagi (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 15
• Catalog Number: V1286436
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346742919
• ISBN (Book): 9783346742926
• Language: English
• Tags: Islam, fallen angels, Iblis, Harut and Marut, Are there fallen angels in Islam, Angels of Hell, Rank of angels, Rank of angels in Islam, Tawhid, Doctrine, Muslim Theology