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*Israfil is the Arabic name of the archangel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_(archangel) Raphael]. | *Israfil is the Arabic name of the archangel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_(archangel) Raphael]. | ||
* | **Contrary to his role as a Healer in Christian interpretations, Israfil's role in Islamic mythology is to announce the Day of Judgement. | ||
*His sacred artifact refers to the role of Israfil blowing the from a holy rock in Jerusalem to announce the Day of Judgement. The trumpet is said to be constantly poised at his lips, ready to be blown when God so orders. | *His sacred artifact refers to the role of Israfil blowing the from a holy rock in Jerusalem to announce the Day of Judgement. The trumpet is said to be constantly poised at his lips, ready to be blown when God so orders. | ||
* His Charge Skill Exitium In Excelsis is derived from [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gloria-in-excelsis-deo Gloria in Excelsis Deo] (which is also referenced in {{Transient icon|Gabriel}}'s Charge Skill), as well as Exitium, which is Latin for "destruction." It can be roughly translated as "destruction be to God on high" or "destruction in the highest degree." | * His Charge Skill Exitium In Excelsis is derived from [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gloria-in-excelsis-deo Gloria in Excelsis Deo] (which is also referenced in {{Transient icon|Gabriel}}'s Charge Skill), as well as Exitium, which is Latin for "destruction." It can be roughly translated as "destruction be to God on high" or "destruction in the highest degree." | ||