Muqarrabun Angels (Qaribiyyun)

Angels were created differently from each other in degrees. The angels of Muqarrabun, which means "the ones who are close, those who are brought closer", are also described as the highest angels. Another name of these angels is Qaribiyyun. Qaribiyyun means “very strong”. (Ibn al-Athiran-Nihaya, IV, 161)  While there are some who mention angels around the Throne, such as Jibril, Mikha'il, Israfil, Azra'il, and angels carrying the Throne among the muqarrabun,  (Thalabi, Al-Kashf wa-al-Bayan, III, 420) there are also scholars who include all angels in this group.(Alusi, Ruh al-Ma'ani, III, 212)

The closeness of muqarrabun angels is due to their value in the sight of Allah (swt). As a matter of fact, in one verse, people who are virtuous and do righteous deeds are described as muqarrabun.(Waqi'ah, 56/10-12) In other words, there is not a closeness in the physical sense, but a closeness in the sense of spiritual value, degree and reputation.