Munkar and Nakir
angelic intermediate Islamic single tradition · 1
Munkar and Nakir are angels who have a role in judging souls. According to recent research, it is hypothesized that Munkar and Nakir were derived from astrological figures that originally associated with the Mesopotamian astral god Nergal. Astrologically, Munkar and Nakir share more clues in their Martian characteristics which connect them to Nergal.
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the context of the introduction of Islam.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Abathur Muzania, Nergal, Rashnu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Munkar and Nakir bear some similarity to Zoroastrian divinities. Some of these, such as Mithra, Sraosha and Rashnu have a role in the judgement of souls. Rashnu is described as a figure who holds a set of scales, like some angels of the grave. E.G. Brown has suggested that a continuity exists between Rashnu and Munkar and Nakir”
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