Jibril

Jibril (Gabriel) is the archangel of "Revelation." He is the primary messenger between Allah and the Prophets. It was Jibril who brought the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years. He is described as "The Trustworthy Spirit" (Ar-Ruh al-Amin). Jibril also plays a role in assisting the believers and carrying out the commands of Allah in the universe. He is the leader of all the angels. The Quran mentions Jibril by name: "Say, 'Whoever is an enemy to Jibril,it is he who brought it down upon your heart by permission of Allah'" (2:97). Jibril is described as having great power and majesty. The Prophet saw him in his original form with six hundred wings, covering the horizon. Jibril appeared to the Prophet in various forms, most often as a man in white clothing. He taught the Prophet the religion, as in the famous Hadith of Jibril where he asked about Islam, Iman, and Ihsan. Jibril was also the angel who accompanied the Prophet during the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj), leading him through the heavens. His name means "Servant of Allah" or "Power of Allah." In Islamic tradition, Jibril is one of the four archangels, along with Mika'il, Israfil, and Azrael. He is entrusted with conveying revelation to the prophets. The Quran says: "The Trustworthy Spirit has brought it down upon your heart" (26:193-194). Jibril is also involved in the affairs of believers. He prayed for the Prophet and for the believers, and he fought alongside the Muslims at the Battle of Badr. The Prophet said that Jibril taught him the proper way to pray and perform ablution. For believers, Jibril is a revered figure, the angel who delivered the final revelation, who taught the Prophet, and who continues to support the faithful. His role emphasizes the connection between the heavens and the earth, and the care with which Allah's message was delivered and preserved. The believer thanks Allah for Jibril's role in bringing the Quran, and seeks to follow the guidance that was revealed through him.