Atlas of Celestial Intelligences Source-Based Celestial Archive

Quranic angelic figure associated with revelation

Jibril

Arabic form corresponding to Gabriel. Jibril may be studied as the Quranic revelation-bearing figure within Islamic tradition.

Historical Sources

Quranic

A Canonical Scripture

Quranic references

Quran 2:97-98; 66:4

Jibril is named in the Quran in relation to revelation and support by divine command.

Tradition Notes

  • Jibril is central to Islamic accounts of revelation.
  • The archive distinguishes Jibril's Islamic source layer from Gabriel's biblical reception while noting the shared identity in tradition.

Traditional and Symbolic Functions

Traditional functions
Revelation, Message-bearing, Sacred disclosure
Symbolic functions
Revealed word, Trustworthy bearing, Sacred communication
Tree of Life associations
No Tree of Life correspondence is assigned in the current archive.
Light imagery
Pearl white and celestial blue.
Interpretive layer
Comparative links to Gabriel are identified without collapsing traditions.

Right Action Reflection

Distinguish source history, reception history, and interpretation.

Source References

  1. Quran 2:97-98
  2. Quran 66:4