Who is said to blow the second trumpet to announce Resurrection?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Islamic Religious Studies - 2025 Subject: Islamic Studies

Question 1 Report

Who is said to blow the second trumpet to announce Resurrection?

 

Answer Details

In Islamic eschatology, the angel Israfil is tasked with blowing the trumpet (Sur) that signals the end of the world and the resurrection of all creation. The trumpet is blown twice: the first blast causes every living being to perish, and the second blast resurrects all souls for the Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah).

This role is specific to Israfil and is distinct from the duties of the other major angels. Jibril (Gabriel) is the angel of revelation who brought the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad. Mikail (Michael) is responsible for provisions and natural phenomena such as rain. Malik is the guardian of Hellfire, as mentioned in Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:77).

The association of Israfil with the trumpet is grounded in well-known hadith literature and is a standard teaching point in Islamic Studies. When revising the roles of the angels, remember that each of the four major angels has a distinct, non-overlapping function.

Download The App On Google Playstore

Everything you need to excel in your exams

Green Bridge CBT Mobile App
Personalized AI Learning Chat Assistant
200,000+ Exam Questions Across IGCSE, JAMB, WAEC & NECO
Over 3,900 Lesson Notes
Offline Support - Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Green Bridge Timetable
Literature Summaries & Potential Questions
Track Your Performance & Progress
In-depth Explanations for Comprehensive Learning