A031
Surah: 041 - Ayah: 031
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41:31
Friendship of Angels: The angels say: "We are your friends in the life of this world and in the hereafter" (41:31). This proclamation of mercy is, in fact from Allah so that the people of faith may progress through knowledge and good deeds and benefit from the friendship of angels. One special allusion amongst the wisdom-filled allusions of this Divine teaching is that, we should awaken the Israfili power within us through sacred music so that we may benefit from the friendship of Hazrat Israfil. Note the point that together with the Israfili power, the Izra'ili power also does useful work, which God willing, we will discuss in this article.
Proof 5: It is mentioned in the Qur’ᾱn that on the day of Resurrection, angels will say to mu’mins: “We were your friends in the life of the world and are your friends in this world (i.e the Hereafter) also.” (41:31). From this verse, it is established on the one hand that this walᾱyat or friendship of angels is not possible without love for and obedience to God,the Prophet and the ulu’l-amr and on the other, that the walᾱyat of God, despite being one, in reality consists of many ranks.
This verse has been referred 4 times.