He was asked:

“Do all creatures—even the angels—die?”

He answered:

The view held by most people is that all creatures die (*), even the angels and even Azrael, the Angel of Death. A hadith concerning this has been reported and attributed to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Muslims, Jews, and Christians agree that this is possible and that Allah has the power to bring it about. The only dissenters are groups of would-be philosophers who follow “Aristotle” and others like them, together with those who have joined them while professing affiliation with Islam, Judaism, or Christianity. These include the authors of the “Epistles of the Brethren of Purity” and others like them, who claim that “the angels” are intellects and souls and that they cannot possibly die under any circumstances. Indeed, they regard them as gods and lords of this world.

The Quran and the other scriptures declare that the angels are servants subject to His rule, as He, glorified is He, says:

“The Messiah would never disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels brought near to Him. Whoever disdains His worship and acts arrogantly—He will gather them all to Himself.”

And He, exalted is He, says:

“They say, ‘The Most Merciful has taken offspring.’ Glory be to Him! Rather, they are honoured servants.”

“They do not precede Him in speech, and they act by His command.”

“He knows what lies before them and what lies behind them, and they intercede only for those with whom He is pleased.”

And He says: “And how many