Ridwan

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Ridwan (Arabic: رضوان),also Rizwan, according to Islamic Tradition, is the angel in charge of maintaining Jannah or Paradise,[1] and is said to have spoken to Muhammad at his birth.[2] He is similar to the angel Malik in charge of the Jahannam. [3]

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  1. ^ Excerpts from "The Angels" by Sachiko Murata on Islam Awareness
  2. ^ "Know Your Prophet," at the Islamic Studies and Research Association (ISRA).
  3. ^ A Description of Hellfire on The Religion of Islam
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