Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 82
الْمُنْتَقِم
Al-Muntaqim
The One who brings oppressors to account.
ABJAD VALUE630
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention that the rights of the oppressed be restored.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Muntaqim mean?
Muntaqim means the One who punishes the wrongdoer with the recompense he deserves. The retribution here is not the angry desire for revenge found in people, but the fulfillment of justice. It declares that oppression will not go unanswered.
In the Quran: Surah as-Sajdah, verse 22, says: “Indeed, We will take retribution from the criminals.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Muntaqim mean?
It means the One who punishes the wrongdoer with justice. Its difference from the anger-driven revenge in people is that its measure is justice.
With what intention is the name Muntaqim recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention that oppression ends and that the wronged receive their due. The sources do not recommend reciting it to curse anyone.
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