Al-Muntaqim
Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِم) is name number 81 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Avenger". Al-Muntaqim justly requites those who persist in wrongdoing and reject the truth. His justice is never hasty and never unfair.
Key takeaways
- Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِم) means "The Avenger".
- It is name number 81 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Al-Muntaqim mean?
Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِم) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Avenger. Al-Muntaqim justly requites those who persist in wrongdoing and reject the truth. His justice is never hasty and never unfair.
Reflecting on Al-Muntaqim
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Al-Muntaqim - the avenger - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Al-Muntaqim mean?
Al-Muntaqim (الْمُنْتَقِم) means "The Avenger". Al-Muntaqim justly requites those who persist in wrongdoing and reject the truth. His justice is never hasty and never unfair.
Is Al-Muntaqim one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Muntaqim is name number 81 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of الْمُنْتَقِم?
الْمُنْتَقِم is read as Al-Muntaqim and means "The Avenger" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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