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Angels are celestial messengers or administrators created to execute divine will.

• Christianity (Nine Choirs / Three Hierarchies via Traditional Theology):
  • Highest Order: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones.
  • Middle Order: Dominions, Virtues, Powers.
  • Lowest Order: Principalities, Archangels, Guardian Angels / Angels. [1, 2]
• Judaism (Rabbinic and Kabbalistic Ranks):
  • Classes include Chayot Ha Kodesh, Ophanim, Erelim, Hashmallim, Seraphim, Malakhim, Elohim, Bene Elohim, Cherubim, and Ishim. [1, 2]
• Islam (Functional and Textual Categories):
  • Archangels: Jibril (Gabriel – revelation), Mika’il (Michael – rain/nature), Israfil (Israfil – trumpet of doom), ‘Azra’il (Angel of Death).
  • Hamalat al-Arsh: Bearers of the Throne of God.
  • Kiraman Katibin (Noble Recorders): Angels documenting human deeds.
  • Munkar and Nakir: Angels who question souls in the grave.
  • Malik and Ridwan: Guardians of Hellfire and Paradise.
  • Hafaza: Guardian angels.