The Duties of Angels Angels have various duties, with each having a well defined role. The Qur’an says: “And there is not any among us, except that has a known position.And we are indeed the ones who glorify Allah.” (Qur’an 37:164-166) Angels teach us the benefits of specialization. So, in the Islamic society, some members must specialize in the Qur’an and its sciences, others in medicine, still others in agriculture and so on and so forth, so that the Muslim community becomes efficient and well balanced. Similarly, in the home, the responsibilities are divided. While the man is responsible primarily for supporting the family financially, the woman has an important role in the upbringing of the children, although she is by no means confined to only this task. Only Allah knows all the details and roles of all the angels: “…And none know the hosts of your Lord except He…” (Qur’an 74:31) Nevertheless, He has told us aboutsome of these angels through the Qur’an and the Sunnah. The Names and Roles of Some Angels Only a few angels are mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, Others are mentioned either by specific names or by role or their general nature of serving and worshipping Allah. Among those mentioned are Jibreel – This is the most distinguished of the angels, and isentrusted with carrying revelationto the Prophets. This includes bringing the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammed (saws), which is referred to in the following: “And it is surely the revelation of the Lord of the worlds. The trusted Spirit has brought it downto your heart, in order that you might be one of the warners, in clear Arabic speech.” (Qur’an: 26:192-195) Angel Jibreel (as) is also called ‘theHoly Spirit’, as mentioned in the Qur’an: “And we gave Isa, son of Maryam, clear proofs, and supported him with Ruh-al-Qudus (holy spirit ie. Jibreel).” (Qur’an 2:253) Mika’el – The one entrusted with the sustenance of creatures, and is also one of the most prominent angels./