Islamic Era History

The Patience of Prophet ZulKifl (AS) and the Devil's Trick Hazrat Mujahid (RA) writes that when Prophet Al-Yasa (AS) became very old, he wished that before his death, he could appoint a pious and righteous person as his successor (Khalifa). He wanted someone who would take care of the religious matters after him and whom he could train while still alive so that he would be free from worrying about Bani Israel before his death. One day, Prophet Al-Yasa (AS) gathered the people of Bani Israel and said: "O people! You can see that I have become very old. I want to appoint a righteous person as my successor while I am still alive. But I will only appoint the one who fulfills three conditions: 1. He must fast during the day. 2. He must worship Allah at night. 3. He must not get angry." The gathering became silent. Suddenly, a simple man sitting in a corner stood up and said: "I fulfill all three of your conditions." Prophet Al-Yasa (AS) asked him again: ...

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, has created many great angels, and among them, Angel Israfil (AS) holds a very high and honored position. He is the one who has been given the duty of blowing the Trumpet (Soor) on the Day of Judgment. Many authentic Hadiths describe the creation of Israfil (AS), his responsibilities, his huge size, and how close he is to Allah. These teachings increase our faith and fill our hearts with the fear and remembrance of Allah. In this article, we will learn about the greatness of Israfil (AS) through the sayings of the Prophet (SAW), so we can understand the reality of Qiyamah (Day of Judgment) and the duties of angels. Hazrat Wahb (RA) said that Allah created the Trumpet (Soor) from a clear white pearl like glass. Allah ordered the Throne (Arsh) to hold the Trumpet, and it did. Then Allah said "Be" (Kun), and Israfil (AS) was created. Allah ordered him to carry the Trumpet, and he did. The...