What is the Islamic view on angels and demons?

The Islamic faith holds a strong belief in the existence of angels and demons. According to Islamic teachings, angels are spiritual beings created from light, who serve Allah and carry out his commands. They are pure and sinless and are responsible for a variety of tasks, such as recording a person's deeds, conveying revelations to the prophets, and guarding the gates of heaven. The most well-known angels in Islam are Jibril (Gabriel), Mika'il (Michael), Israfil (Raphael), and Azrael (the Angel of Death).

On the other hand, demons, or shayatin in Arabic, are malevolent beings created from smokeless fire, who disobeyed Allah and follow Iblis (Satan). They attempt to lead humans astray from the path of righteousness and into sin. Demons are believed to have supernatural powers, but they are ultimately subject to the will of Allah.

The belief in angels and demons is an integral part of Islamic faith and is reflected in various Islamic practices. For example, Muslims believe that they have two angels on their shoulders, one recording good deeds and the other recording bad deeds. Muslims also recite various prayers and supplications to seek protection from evil, including reciting Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas from the Quran, and saying the Isti'adhah, which is seeking refuge with Allah from Satan.