Jibreel (Gabriel) — جِبْرِيل

جبریل علیہ السلام

Also known as: Gabriel, Ruh al-Qudus (Holy Spirit), Ruh al-Amin (Trustworthy Spirit), Al-Namus (according to Waraqa)


Path — Straight Path | صراط مستقیم

Reason: The angel of revelation; brought the Quran to the Prophet ﷺ; described as powerful, trustworthy, obeyed (81:19-21)


Story — English

The greatest of the angels, the bearer of divine revelation. Brought the Quran to Muhammad ﷺ over 23 years. Described as ‘of great power, secure in position with the Lord of the Throne, obeyed there and trustworthy’ (81:19-21). Appeared to the Prophet ﷺ in his true form twice — once near Sidrat al-Muntaha (53:13-14). Appeared to Maryam in the form of a man. Appeared as a man to the companions to teach about Islam, Iman, and Ihsan (Hadith of Jibreel). He is supported by Allah’s permission to bring revelation (2:97). Whoever is an enemy to Jibreel has made Allah their enemy (2:97-98).


کہانی — اردو

سب سے عظیم فرشتہ، وحی کا امین۔ 23 سال قرآن لاتے رہے۔ ‘قوت والے، عرش والے کے ہاں با عزت’ (81:19-21)۔ مریم کے پاس انسانی شکل میں آئے۔ صحابہ کو اسلام، ایمان اور احسان سکھایا۔


Lessons from the Quran

  1. The trustworthiness of the conveyor ensures the trustworthiness of the message
  2. Enmity to Jibreel is enmity to Allah — the carrier of divine words is sacred
  3. His appearance in human form — the bridge between the divine and human

Mentioned in Quran


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Study Notes