| al-Muntaqim |  |
The Avenger, The Disapprover, The Inflictor of Retribution
The One who disapproves of wrongdoers. The One who reminds us when our behavior is not right.
The One who is the avenger (such that we need not seek any personal revenge).
The One and Only One who has the right to exact vengeance.
From the root n-q-m which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to dislike, disapprove, find fault
to punish, exact vengeance
to inflict retribution, avenge
The name Muntaqim is not specifically used as a Beautiful Name in the Qur’ān.
(Also written as al muntaqim, the Disapprover: ya muntaqim)
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