Al-Muntaqim — ٱلْمُنْتَقِم

The Avenger · The Retributor

انتقام لینے والا

Name 82 of 99 · Names of Justice · In the Quran: 3 times

Root: ن-ق-م · To avenge, to punish, to exact retribution

Themes: Asma ul Husna · Adl · Oppression · Lessons from History


Meaning — English

Al-Muntaqim takes retribution on behalf of His creation against those who persist in oppression and disbelief. This is not vengeful cruelty but the vindication of justice. Every oppressor who escaped earthly justice will face Al-Muntaqim.


معنی — اردو

المنتقم مظلوموں کی طرف سے ظالموں سے انتقام لیتا ہے۔ یہ عدل کا اظہار ہے، ظالمانہ غضب نہیں۔


In Daily Life

This name is not permission to seek private revenge. It is the assurance that divine justice catches every escaping wrongdoer. Leave it to Al-Muntaqim.


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