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Al-Mu'min

Al-Muʾmin, the Giver of Security

Also known as: al mumin · al momin · al mu'min meaning · ya mumin

اَلْمُؤْمِنُ

English

The Giver of Security

al-Muʾmin

Reference

This is in Sūrat al-Ḥashr (59), verse 23, which lists Names of Allah:

  • Qur'an 59:23

Explanation

Al-Muʾmin comes from the root ʾ-m-n, which carries the meanings of safety, security and faith. Applied to Allah, it points to the One who gives security. In the verse it follows as-Salām, so the two Names come one after the other. It sits within a series that includes al-Malik, al-Quddūs, al-Muhaymin and al-ʿAzīz.

Questions and answers

What does Al-Mu'min mean?

Al-Mu'min is a Name of Allah meaning the Giver of Security. It comes from the root a-m-n, which carries the meanings of safety, security and faith.

Where is Al-Mu'min mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Mu'min is mentioned in Qur’an 59:23, where it comes right after as-Salam. It is part of a series of Names that includes al-Malik, al-Quddus, al-Muhaymin and al-Aziz.