Al-Mumin — The Infuser of Faith

الْمُؤْمِنُ

Name 6 of the ninety-nine. The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him

The name of Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ as Al-Mu'min (in Arabic: ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ) means the one who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him.

The root

From the root hamza-mim-nun (أ م ن), which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to be secure, safe, free from fear to be quiet, tranquil to grant protection, safeguard to be trusted, trustworthy to believe in.

Reflection

We can benefit from knowing Al-Mu'min by having faith and trusting in Allah. Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ tells us in the Qur'an His rewards and promises for those who believe. We should feel special, immense gratitude, and honor that Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ put belief in our hearts. Just as Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ is the source for safety and security, we should live this attribute by being a beacon for safety and security for others.

" [1] The people should feel a blanket of comfort, warmth, and love that radiates from you. Al-Mumin also protects us from injustice and oppression, so we must also stand up for what is right. If we see injustice, we should not remain silent. In whatever capacity we can help and try to make a difference, we should. This name, Al-Mu'min, can be invoked in any prayer.

Still, it should be kept in mind by anyone experiencing fear or insecurity as a reminder to call upon Allah for protection, "Oh Allah! You are Al-Mu'min, protect us from this evil / enemy / oppressor.

Where it appears

[1] Sahih Muslim 46

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