In an indescribable time in infinite dimensions, before anything else existed, there was only Al-Ilahi, known as the Great Divine, who ruled over absolute nothingness. In that nothingness, there was no space, no time, no life—only the will of the Great God reigned without any partners or opponents.
Izrael at that time was not the familiar figure he is today, the Angel of Death who governs life and death throughout the universe. He was just one high-ranking angel among countless thousands of angels, each with a different task.
Izrael had the freedom to change his form as he wished, but he only did so upon the command of the Great Divine. As an obedient angel, there was not a single command that he disregarded.
One day, the Great Divine decided to create His most noble creation, the first human being named Adam—a being who would be the embodiment of His will in the world.
In preparation for the creation of Adam, the Great Divine called upon His most loyal angels: Jibril, Michael, and Israfil. They were given the task of taking soil from the seven layers of the earth, which would become the body of Adam.
However, when they tried to take the soil, the earth created by the Great Divine fiercely resisted. The earth screamed and shook, as if afraid of what was about to happen to it.
The earth sensed that it was about to be used as the body of a different being, a life form that would walk upon its surface—and the earth, as part of a higher realm, did not want to submit to such a fate. In its terror, the earth begged the Great Divine for protection.
Hearing the earth's refusal, Jibril, Michael, and Israfil felt stymied. They did not know how to deal with the resistance that came from the universe itself. However, the Great Divine was not surprised. He called upon Izrail, the most obedient of the angels, to complete this difficult task.
Izrail, who had never before defied the Great Divine's command, approached the earth with great silence. With his large and powerful form, he realized that the earth was resisting.
However, his fear of the Great Divine's command was greater than his respect for the rebellious earth. Izrail did not hesitate. He immediately became one with the will of the Great Divine, and regardless of the oath of the earth, he decided to break through.
The earth, which trembled as if to fight back, began to shake the seven layers of the sky in the narrative realm. The shaking felt like a force that wanted to reverse time, like a huge explosion that could destroy all existence.
The land that was used as a place for Adam's body moved, as if trying to distance itself from Azrael who came with full anger and authority. However, Azrael was not afraid. He felt a greater fear—fear of the command of the Great Divine that must not be violated.
With a large hand that shone brightly, Azrael pressed the earth until it submitted, as if overcoming every power that existed. The earth shook even more violently, but it could not resist the will of the angel who had been sent by the Great Divine.
Azrael angrily and with authority grabbed the necessary land, even though the earth continued to try to escape. When the land was finally in his hands, the earth surrendered, giving up the land needed for the creation of Adam.
Azrael then brought the land he had taken before the Great Divine, with full respect and obedience. When the soil was placed before the Great Divine, the Great Divine looked at Azrael with a meaningful gaze.
"Why did you not follow the oath of the earth?" asked the Great God in a thunderous voice, resonance emanating from His every word.
Azrael, who never doubted the will of Great Divine, bowed his head in reverence.
"Your command is more fearful to me than the oath of the Earth and all other transcendent beings," replied Azrael in a deep voice, full of steadfastness and obedience.
He did not fear the earth, but even greater was his fear of the will of the Great Divine. The earth was a creation, but the Great Divine was the ruler of all things, the source of all laws and destiny.
The Great Divine listened wisely. Without any anger or hatred, the Great Divine decided that Azrael had shown true and unmatched obedience.
Before Him, Azrael not only carried out His command, but also proved that he preferred the will of Great Divine over any form of resistance, even from His greatest creation.
With the order completed, and the captured land handed over, the Great Divine looked at Izrail with great pride. Izrail has proven himself as the most obedient angel, without the slightest doubt in his heart or mind.
As a sign of recognition, the Great Divine elevated Izrail to a higher rank. Izrail was appointed the Angel of Death, the only angel given the task of regulating life and death throughout the universe.
From then on, Izrail will be responsible for retrieving souls who have expired, leading them to their predetermined destiny.
Izrail's job is not only as a soul taker, but also as a keeper of the balance between life and death. In this new assignment, Izrail will interact with every living and dead creature, separating the soul from the body with respect and without fear.
As the most loyal angel to the Great Divine, Izrail will carry out His orders without exception, no matter how big or small the task is.
Izrail's legacy:
Izrail then became one of the strongest entities in this world. As the Angel of Death, he is not only responsible for the physical death of creatures, but is also the guardian of the greater laws of nature—namely the laws of fate, time, and life itself.
Every soul that leaves their body will meet Izrail, who will guide them to the next realm of existence or leave them suspended in total nothingness, according to the will of the Great Divine.
Izrail, with all his strength and greatness, never left his position as an obedient angel. Like when he first conquered the earth to follow the orders of the Great Divine, Izrail always carries out his duties with complete determination, maintaining the balance between life and death, no matter how many worlds there will be, or how much time will pass.
Ultimately, Izrail's duties as the Angel of Death include more than just death—it also teaches the deeper meaning of obedience, righteous fear, and loyalty to the will of the Creator.