Sure sister, that's a good idea so everyone will be aware. There's quite a lot to clarify concerning this aspect.
Be careful, tradition also says Malak-al- Maut (angel of death) is named Azrael. I don't know where the name Azrael comes from, but Quran does not state this name. As you already said, Quran only states Malak-al-Maut.
The name Israfel is given by traditionalists to the angel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Judgement. The Noble Quran definitely confirms that shortly prior to the Day of Judgement the trumpet will be blown. Very likely that responsibility has been entrusted to a specific angel at the command of Allah Almighty. But Allah never mentions the name "Israfel" anywhere in His Final Message. In Verse 108 of Surah Ta Ha and Verse 8 of Surah Al-Qamar, Allah Almighty mentions the word "the summoner" (which can also be translated as "the caller"), the original Arabic states "al-dai" or "al-daiya." But again The Almighty has not mentioned any name. Apparently "the summoner" or "the caller" is one of the angels doing its duty as ordered by Allah. Traditionalists refer to this summoner or caller as "Israfel" but the Quran does not. For reference, the following are the Verses I discussed:
"And (remind them of) the Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and all who are in the heavens and the earth will start in fear, save him whom Allah wills. And all come unto Him, humbled." (27:87) An-Naml.
"And the trumpet is blown and lo! from the graves they hie unto their Rab," (36:51) Ya Sin.
"On that day they follow the summoner who deceives not, and voices are hushed for the Beneficent, and you hear but a faint murmur." (20:108) Ta Ha.
"Hastening toward the summoner; the disbelievers say: This is a hard day." (54:8) Al-Qamar.Then again, another Christian concept that has popped into Muslim tradition is that of 'guardian angels.' The Muslim traditionalists have named this Hafaza angels (from hafazat or taking care). According to traditional information each person is assigned four Hafaza angels, two of which keep watch during the day and two during the night. They help the soul fight attacks from demons and evil jinn. This concept is not in the Quran. While Satan and his tribe do constantly tempt humans, we must make ourselves strong and sincere toward Allah alone to fend off such attacks. Also know, hafaza angels is not the same as Kiram al Katibeen. Those are recording angels mentioned in the Noble Quran. Refer to MV related post link as given by Sister Zeynab. The traditionalists generally view the term "witnesses" in Verse 69 of Surah Al-Zumar as reference to hafaza angels but with no convincing reasons.
"And the earth shines with the light of its Rab, and the Book is set up, and the prophets and the witnesses are brought, and it is judged between them with truth, and they are not wronged." (39:69) Az-Zumar.Moreover, even if the word "witnesses" in the above Verse does refer to angels, the term hafaza or guardian is certainly not stated in this Verse or any other Verses of the Noble Quran.
Another name given to a set of angels by traditionalists is Hamalat al-Arsh, referring to those angels who will carry the Throne of Allah as stated in Verses 69:17 and 40:7 (Surah Al-Haqqah and Surah Al-Ghafir, respectively). Following are the Verses.
"And the angels will be on the sides thereof, and eight will uphold the Throne of your Rab that day, above them." (69:17) Al-Haqqah.
"Those who bear the Throne, and all who are round about it, hymn the praises of their Lord and believe in Him and ask forgiveness for those who believe (saying): Our Rab! You comprehend all things in mercy and knowledge, therefor forgive those who repent and follow Your way. Ward off from them the punishment of hell." (40:7) Al-Ghafir. As we can see, Allah Almighty does not mention the name "hamalat al-arsh" for angels in these Verses.
Two more traditionalist names for angels are Munker and Nakeer who are supposed question in the grave. This is a totally Hadithist notion as the concept of questioning in the grave does not exist in the Quran at all. Refer to our posts
"Fitnah of the grave" - Beware! False Hadith concept" and
"Hadith on punishments in the grave."Finally let me mention something really important. We would know this but many of our readers may not. Yet another traditional view claims the angel of Hellfire named as "Malik" similar to the name "Ridwan" supposedly the angel of Paradise. Angel of hell is not named "Malik" either. Let us check with direct references to the Noble Quran. The two Verses that are most often quoted by traditionalists on this topic are Verses 43:77 and 66:6.
" And they cry: O master! Let your Rab make an end of us. He says: Lo! here you must remain." (43:77) Al-Zukhruf. In this Verse the translation "O master" comes from the original Arabic "yāmāliku." The word in Arabic is
مَالِكُ. As shown, this word in English is written as 'malik' similarly as
مَلِك for there's no other English spelling for it. However, in Arabic
مَالِك and
مَلِك are two different words.
مَالِك means owner. That can be the owner of a shop, owner of a house, owner of a school etc. while
مَلِك also written in English as "Malik" means King referring to Allah Almighty only. In Verse 43:77 the reference is to the owner or master of hell, that is, the angel whom Allah Almighty has appointed in charge of hell or as the keeper of hell. Thus, as written in English, the word "malik" in Verse 43:77 (
مَالِك in original Arabic) is a common noun, NOT a proper noun like the names of angels Mikaeel or Jibreel stated in the Quran.
"O ye who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire whereof the fuel is men and stones, over which are set angels strong, severe, who resist not Allah in that which He commands them, but do that which they are commanded." (66:6) At-Tahrim. In this Verse the word for angels contained in the original Arabic is "malaikatun." Malik is not mentioned.
Moreover, Verse 74:30 again just for information.
"Above it are nineteen." (74:30) Al-Mudassir referring to angels as guardians and keepers of Hell. The name "Malik" not stated.
Also do not get mixed up between the words "Malik" and 'malak.' As already said, 'Malik' means 'King' that's referred to Allah Almighty only; malak (Arabic:
ملاك) means angel. It's plural
ملائكه or malaa`ikah meaning angels.
One needs to be very careful. Always look for Quranic Verses to confirm the names of angels which our traditionalists mention. In their writings & lectures they mix up names of angels not contained in the Quran with those that are, and in many translations they put those extra-Quranic names in brackets that have originated from hadith & traditions. That's how many people get utterly confused and often wrongly claim non-Quranic names of angels as coming from the Quran. Our folks really should not do such things.
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