Chapter 3 - The Unseen World
👼 1. The Creation of Angels (Mala’ikah)
Angels were created before mankind, and their creation is purely from light.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"The angels were created from light..."
(Sahih Muslim 2996)
✨ Characteristics of Angels:
- They do not eat, drink, or sleep
- They do not disobey Allah—they are always in full submission
- They are genderless, and do not reproduce
- They have no free will
- They travel at lightning speed, perform tasks across the universe
"They do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded."
(Surah At-Tahrim 66:6)
📝 Their Duties:
| Angel | Duty |
|---|---|
| Jibreel (AS) | Delivers revelation to the Prophets |
| Mikail (AS) | Controls rain, weather, and sustenance |
| Israfeel (AS) | Will blow the Trumpet on the Day of Judgment |
| Malik | Guardian of Hell |
| Munkar & Nakir | Question the dead in the grave |
| Raqeeb & Ateed | Record your good and bad deeds |
| Angels of Death | Take souls at death |
There are also angels that protect you, make dua for you, and witness your worship—some only visit during the night, others during the day.
🌫️ 2. The World of the Unseen (Al-Ghayb)
As believers, we must have Iman bil Ghayb—faith in the unseen.
"Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend from what We have provided them."
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:3)
The unseen world includes:
- Angels
- Jinn
- Shayatin
- Barzakh (life after death)
- Paradise and Hell
- The future (Day of Judgment)
- Divine Decree
Though we can’t see them, they exist as real as the earth and sky.
🔥 3. Creation of the Jinn – From Fire
The jinn were created before humans, from smokeless fire.
"And the jinn We created before [mankind] from scorching fire."
(Surah Al-Hijr 15:27)
The word “jinn” comes from "janna", meaning hidden—because they live in a world we cannot see.
😈 Types of Jinn:
- Believing Jinn – Muslims, who obey Allah
- Disbelieving Jinn (Shayatin) – Who follow Iblis
- Some are peaceful, others evil, some fly, some walk
"There are among us righteous and among us are [others] not so; we are of various paths."
(Surah Al-Jinn 72:11)
They eat, drink, marry, have children, and will be judged like humans in the afterlife.
🧿 4. Shaytan (Iblis) – The Enemy of Mankind
Iblis was a devoted worshipper among the jinn. Due to his intense worship, he was allowed to live among the angels—but he was never an angel.
When Allah created Adam (AS), He commanded all to prostrate out of respect.
"So the angels prostrated—all of them entirely. Except Iblis: he refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers."
(Surah Sad 38:73-74)
❌ Why Did Iblis Refuse?
"I am better than him. You created me from fire and him from clay."
(Surah Al-A’raf 7:12)
His refusal was out of:
- Pride
- Jealousy
- Arrogance
Thus, Allah cursed him forever and banished him from mercy.
🗡️ His Mission:
Iblis said:
"I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path... and You will not find most of them grateful."
(Surah Al-A'raf 7:16-17)
- He asked Allah to delay his punishment until the Day of Judgment.
- Allah granted it as a test—for him and us.
🛡️ 5. Protection from Shaytan and Jinn
How to Protect Yourself:
| Action | Protection |
|---|---|
| Saying Bismillah | Before eating, entering home, bathroom – blocks jinn |
| Morning/Evening Adhkar | Shields your soul |
| Ayat al-Kursi | Strongest protection from jinn and evil |
| Surah Al-Falaq & Surah An-Naas | Shield from sihr (magic) and waswasah |
| Reciting Quran | Makes jinn and shayatin flee |
| Istighfar and Salah | Keeps heart protected |
🔑 6. Wisdom Behind the Creation of Angels & Jinn
Allah created:
- Angels without desires → pure obedience
- Animals with only desires → no accountability
- Humans and jinn with choice → to be tested
That’s why:
- You are higher than angels if you obey Allah
- But lower than animals if you follow desires
🧠 Final Lessons from Chapter 3
| Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Angels | Created from light, no free will, obey Allah perfectly |
| Jinn | Created from fire, live unseen, have free will |
| Iblis | A jinn who rebelled due to arrogance |
| Ghayb | Belief in the unseen is part of Iman |
| Protection | Quran, dhikr, salah – your shield against unseen harm |