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It cannot be certain that the name of the Angel of Death is Azraa'eel

Question: 

Is there any evidence to show that the name of the Angel of Death is Azraa'eel?.
Answer:

All Praises and Glory to Allah.

It is widely assumed that the name of the Angel of Death is Azraa'eel.

There is nothing in the Qur'an or saheeh Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to indicate that this is his name.

Based on this, we cannot be certain whether this is his name or not. Therefore, we cannot affirm that the name of the Angel of Death is Azraa'eel, nor can we deny it. Rather we should refer this matter to Allah.

(8:50) And if you could see when the angels take away the souls of those who disbelieve (at death), they smite their faces and their backs, (saying ):(now) "Taste the punishment of the blazing Fire." (8:50)

(47:27). Then how (will it be) when the angels will take their souls at death, smiting their faces and their backs?

What all matters is… Allah calls him as death of Angle; therefore, we should also prefer to call the angle as "Death of Angle" Allah knows best.

"Say: The angel of death, who is set over you, will take your souls. Then you shall be brought to your Lord"[al-Sajdah 32:11]

This ("the Angel of Death") is the name called in the Qur'an. With regard to the name `Azraa'eel which is widely known among the people, there is no basis for this, rather it comes from the Israa'eeliyyaat.