The AngelsNamed in the Quran

The Bearers of the Throne

حَمَلَة الْعَرْش

  • A group of angels

Angels who bear the Throne and glorify their Lord; on the Day of Judgement eight will bear it.

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The angels who bear the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (40:7). On the Day of Judgement, eight will bear the Throne (69:17).

islamweb's article notes that their exact number now is not fixed by any text. Al-Tabari reported "eight rows" as one reading, but the count is known only to Allah.

Evidence

QuranAl-Ghaafir (The Forgiver)Quran 40:7

ٱلَّذِينَ يَحْمِلُونَ ٱلْعَرْشَ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهُۥ يُسَبِّحُونَ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ وَيُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِۦ وَيَسْتَغْفِرُونَ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ رَبَّنَا وَسِعْتَ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ رَّحْمَةً وَعِلْمًا فَٱغْفِرْ لِلَّذِينَ تَابُوا۟ وَٱتَّبَعُوا۟ سَبِيلَكَ وَقِهِمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ ٧

Those [angels] who carry the Throne and those around it exalt [Allāh] with praise of their Lord and believe in Him and ask forgiveness for those who have believed, [saying], "Our Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who have repented and followed Your way and protect them from the punishment of Hellfire.

Saheeh International · QuranEnc v1.1.2

Another translation: Al-Hilali & Muhsin Khan · QuranEnc v1.1.2

7. Those (angels) who bear the Throne (of Allâh) and those around it glorify the praises of their Lord, and believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh) (saying): "Our Lord! You comprehend all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent and follow Your Way, and save them from the torment of the blazing Fire!

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QuranAl-Haaqqa (The Reality)Quran 69:17

وَٱلْمَلَكُ عَلَىٰٓ أَرْجَآئِهَا ۚ وَيَحْمِلُ عَرْشَ رَبِّكَ فَوْقَهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ ثَمَـٰنِيَةٌ ١٧

And the angels are at its edges. And there will bear the Throne of your Lord above them, that Day, eight [of them].

Saheeh International · QuranEnc v1.1.2

Another translation: Al-Hilali & Muhsin Khan · QuranEnc v1.1.2

17. And the angels will be on its sides, and eight angels will, that Day, bear the Throne of your Lord above them.

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