Darda'il

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In the cited Islamic tradition, Darda'il (Arabic: دردائيل, glossed 'Journeyers of God') are angels who travel the earth searching out assemblies where people remember God's name. The name is also attested as that of an angel invoked in exorcism; the figure appears in modern cultural references alongside other named angels.

Origin

Attested sources identify Darda'il by name and role within Islamic tradition as angels associated with movement across the earth to seek assemblies engaged in remembering God's name. The available materials do not provide a narrative origin story or cosmogonic account for Darda'il specifically.

Appearance

No specific physical description is provided in the cited sources. Sources identify Darda'il as angels but do not detail form, wings, or other physical attributes.

Abilities

Primary attested behavior: "travel in the earth searching out assemblies where people remember God's name," as stated in the cited Islamic-tradition source. Additionally, an angel named Darda'il is reported to be invoked in exorcism; the sources do not describe the mechanics or procedures of that invocation.

Community Record

Sources
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    Darda'il - Wikipedia. Wikipedia contributors, 'Darda'il,' Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.wiki
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    Pixelated Audio 143 - Splice with Dain Saint (track listing includes 'Darda'il'). Pixelated Audio archive listing, 'Splice with Dain Saint' track list (includes track titled 'Darda'il').other
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