There are angels in Islam with various roles, from bringing revelation to blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment. But what about the angel in charge of a place of immense punishment? The Quran itself mentions a specific angel who is the unyielding guardian of Hell, and to whom the inhabitants will cry out for relief. But who is this angel, the stern gatekeeper of Jahannam?
Question: What is the name of the gatekeeper of Jahannam (Hell)?
Options are:
- A) Malik
- B) Ridwan
- C) Israfil
- D) Jibreel
Correct Answer is : A) Malik
Description:
The gatekeeper of Jahannam (Hell) is an angel named Malik.
Allah mentions Malik in the Qur’an in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:77): “And they will cry, ‘O Malik, let your Lord put an end to us!’ He will say, ‘Indeed, you will remain.’”
Malik oversees Hell and ensures the execution of divine punishment upon those who rejected faith and committed sins.
His stern and unyielding nature is a reflection of the gravity of Hell’s punishment.
