Munkar and Nakir

"Munkir" redirects here. For the television series, see Munkir (TV series).
For the Islamic term, see Munkar. For the small drum of Arabic origin, see naqareh.
This illustration from Walters manuscript W.659 depicts the angels Munkir and Nakir, who are charged with questioning the deceased people.
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Munkar and Nakir (Arabic: منكر ونكير) (English translation: "The Denied and The Denier") in Islamic eschatology, are angels who test the faith of the dead in their graves.[1]

  1. ^ "Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, Entry: Munkar and Nakir".