How many angels does each person have?

· 17 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

How many angels does each person have? Some people say 5 and others say 4. Please clarify and explain.

Answer

Don't worry about that. The fact that there are angels taking care of you and recording your deeds is enough.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.

Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.

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