Al-Muntaqim: meaning
Name of Allah no. 81 of 99 · The Avenger
ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ
Al-Muntaqim is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Avenger". He requites criminals and oppressors justly if they do not repent.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Muntaqim
- Meaning
- The Avenger
- Number
- 81
Explanation in Arabic: المنتقم من الظالمين والعصاة بعدله
Al-Muntaqim in the Quran
وَمَنۡ أَظۡلَمُ مِمَّن ذُكِّرَ بِـَٔايَٰتِ رَبِّهِۦ ثُمَّ أَعۡرَضَ عَنۡهَآۚ إِنَّا مِنَ ٱلۡمُجۡرِمِينَ مُنتَقِمُونَ ﴿٢٢﴾
Waman athlamu mimman thukkira biayati rabbihi thumma aʿrada ʿanha inna mina almujrimeena muntaqimoona
And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord; then he turns away from them? Indeed We, from the criminals, will take retribution
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Muntaqim mean?
Al-Muntaqim (ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ) means "The Avenger". He requites criminals and oppressors justly if they do not repent.
Where is Al-Muntaqim in the Quran?
For example in Surah As-Sajda 32:22. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Muntaqim among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Muntaqim is number 81.