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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*Israfil is the Arabic name of the archangel [ | *Israfil is the Arabic name of the archangel [[Wikipedia: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. | **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. | ||