Maalik, the Islamic Angel of Hell.
In the Qur'an, Maalik is mentioned in Sura 43:77 as the chief of angels of hell. The earliest codices offer various alternative spellings of this word including malak meaning "angel", instead of a proper name.
In 43:77 and the following, the Qur'an describes Maalik telling the people in hell that they must remain there: "Surely, the disbelievers will be in the torment of hell to abide therein forever. The torment will not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair therein. We wronged them not, but they were the wrongdoers. And they will cry: 'O Malik! Let your Lord make an end of us!' He will say: 'Surely, you shall abide forever.' Indeed we have brought the truth to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth." 66:6 points out, that the punishments are carried out by God's command: "O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a fire (Jahannam) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are appointed angels stern and severe, who flinch not the commands they receive from God, but do what they are commanded".
According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Muhammad met the angel Maalik during his heavenly journey. Therefore, Muhammad arrived in heaven and all the angels greeted him with a smile except Maalik. When Muhammad asked archangek Jibra'il, why he remains taciturn therefore, he reveals Maalik as the guardian of Hell who never smiles. After that, Muhammad asked him to show Hell and Maalik opened its gates, showing him a glimpse of suffering for the inmates.
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