Messengers and Guardians:
Annunciation: Announcing significant events and messages from the divine.
Guardianship: Watching over individuals, communities, and nations.
Guidance: Providing spiritual guidance, insights, and protection.
Agents of Divine Will:
Execution of Commands: Carrying out divine mandates, including judgments, blessings, and interventions.
Intercessors: Advocating on behalf of humans, pleading for mercy or divine favor.Study and Interpretation
Scriptural Sources:
Biblical Texts: References to angels in the Old and New Testaments, detailing their appearances, roles, and interactions with prophets and humans.
Quranic Verses: Descriptions of angels in Islamic scriptures, their roles in revelation, and cosmic order.
Interpretation and Symbolism:
Symbolism: Angels often symbolize virtues, protection, divine presence, and the interconnection between heaven and earth.
Cultural Variations: Different cultures interpret angels based on their religious and spiritual contexts, influencing art, literature, and belief systems.