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Originally Posted by Abu Skakeen  
Although Angels do have the ability to transform into any shape YET they do have an original form which is unknown to us. Also there form depends on the type of the angel we are talking about (Angel of torment, Angel of mercy, etc). However I think I'll leave for now because I myself don’t have enough information about these noble creatures (some of the brothers might be able to give you a better understanding on the subject).
This link might help: http://www.islamawareness.net/Angels/murata.html  |
thanks for the link. i guess they are usually invisible, even tho they do have form. and in this case
"As an infant, the Prophet was visited by "two men clothed in white, carrying a gold basin full of snow."
they were obviously visible, and had gender - tho this may be taking it too literally.
actually what you wrote above explains it better - they have the ability to transform into any shape (which would include gender) but their actualy form is unknowable.