According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the 'Guarding Angels', known in the Quran as **al-Mu'aqqibat** (المعقبات), are a specific class of angels tasked by Allah with the continuous protection of human beings. The primary textual evidence for this concept is Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 11, which states, 'For each one are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah.' Ibn Kathir, in his renowned tafsir, explains that these angels work in shifts, with one group guarding a person during the day and another at night. This protection covers physical harm and accidents that are not part of a person's divine decree (Qadr). Al-Qurtubi and other commentators emphasize that the term Mu'aqqibat, from the root meaning 'to follow', perfectly describes their role as they constantly succeed one another in their duty. This concept is distinct from the Kiraman Katibin, the angels who record deeds, though both groups are concurrently present with each individual, demonstrating the comprehensiveness of divine oversight and care for humanity.