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Harut & Marut

The Babylonian Angels

Islamic Magic (specifically: spells to separate husband and wife) Quranic narrative — associated with the era of Solomon (*Sulaymān*); suspended in Babylon until Judgment Day per some tafsir Babylon (*Bābil*), Mesopotamia (modern Iraq)
Portrait of Harut & Marut
Portrait of Harut & Marut
Rank Angels sent as a test
Domain Magic (specifically: spells to separate husband and wife)
Period Quranic narrative — associated with the era of Solomon (*Sulaymān*); suspended in Babylon until Judgment Day per some tafsir
Alignment Fallen (by circumstance, not rebellion)
Power RARE 69

Attributes

ATK
65
DEF
60
SPR
55
SPD
70
INT
80
CHA
70
WIS
80
END
71

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Separation Curse

they weave a powerful spell to sever the bonds of marriage and trust between two souls, testing divine will through human suffering.

Passive

Divine Trial

their magic cannot be refused by those who seek their knowledge, as they were sent by Allah to test humanity's moral resolve.

“They followed what the devils taught during Solomon’s reign… and what was revealed to the two angels at Babylon, Harut and Marut. But the two angels did not teach anyone without first warning: ‘We are only a trial, so do not disbelieve’” (Quran 2:102). Harut and Marut taught magic — specifically sorcery to break up marriages — but always warned people first. The parallel to 1 Enoch’s Watchers is striking: divine beings share forbidden knowledge with humanity. But unlike the Watchers, Harut and Marut warned people that learning was a test. Those who learned anyway chose to fail.

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Primary Source

Quran 2:102

Quranic narrative — associated with the era of Solomon (*Sulaymān*); suspended in Babylon until Judgment Day per some tafsir — See in timeline
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