The role of Angels in Divine Assistance from Commentator's Viewpoint

Angel has been considered of an important role and position by Quranic teachings. The focus of this paper is the issue of divine assistance to the believers in battles by angels. Therefore, after discussing the concept of angle, the concept of assistance and its types will be explained and presented relying on Quranic verses. Then, the occasion of revelation for the verses 124 and 125 of All-i-Imran and ninth of Al-Anfal, the way and quality of angels` assistance, and the theories given in the field have been analyzed. The possibility of presence and battle of the angels against enemies, being exclusively or non-exclusively related to battles of early Islam and realization of divine assistance by angels during believers’ life and its continuity are among the discussions that based on Quranic and narrative principles have been followed up as is understood by Quranic commentaries. Accordingly, it has been concluded that there is not any fundamental obstacles against realization of this assistance and continuity of divine success during human life.