Nakir
angelic intermediate Islamic single tradition · 1
In Islamic eschatology, Nakir is an angel who tests the faith of the dead in their graves. Their names are first mentioned by Tirmidhi in the hadith tradition. However, the Quran alludes to them.
When
- First attested
- 800 CE
- Attested period
- 800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- First mentioned by Tirmidhi in the hadith tradition.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Munkar
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The questioning will begin when the funeral and burial is over. Nakir and Munkar prop the deceased soul upright in the grave and ask three questions:”
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