المؤمن
AL-MUʽMIN
The Giver of security and faith
Meaning and Explanation
Al-Mu'min comes from the root for security/trust; it expresses that God gives His servants a sense of safety, secures them from fear, and confirms His own promise (as He confirmed His messengers through miracles). This name appears in Surah Al-Hashr, within a three-verse sequence (59:22-24) where God introduces Himself, alongside Al-Malik, Al-Quddus, and As-Salam, immediately before Al-Muhaymin — commentators read this ordering as a graduated introduction, moving from sovereignty and holiness to security and oversight.
Commentators often note the link between Al-Mu'min and the words "iman" (faith) and "amin" (secure/trustworthy) from the same root (a-m-n) — a servant's faith is a response to the security God grants.
Traditional Note — Abjad Value
This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 136.
Letter-by-letter abjad calculation (root "مؤمن", excluding the definite article; the hamza-on-waw ؤ counted as و=6 per standard convention): م (40) + ؤ (6) + م (40) + ن (50) = 136.
This number is not a religious prescription or a guarantee of any outcome.
This Name in the Quran
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Historical abjad note: this name's abjad value is 136; reciting a specific count carries no religious obligation.
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Dhikr Tradition
Some sources describe reciting Al-Mu'min during moments of fear or anxiety, with the intention of recalling a sense of security, as a traditional practice; no specific count (including 136) carries a religious obligation in this context.
Remembrance (dhikr) through the beautiful names is a foundational act of worship in Islam. However, reciting a name a specific number of times (based on its abjad value) or at a specific day/time carries no religious obligation, and scholars are not unanimous on this point — some accept it as a traditional practice, others hold it has no basis in the primary sources. The information on this page does not constitute religious ruling.
Understanding This Name
Security, confirmation, and trust
Al-Muʽmin appears in Al-Hashr 59:23 among names of holiness, peace, guardianship, and might. Scholars explain it through giving security, confirming truth, and being faithful to the divine promise. The spelling resembles the Arabic word for a believer, but the divine name and the created description are not equal in meaning or status. Security ultimately comes from God, while human beings remain responsible for real protective measures.
Creating safety without claiming control
A reader can respond by becoming trustworthy: keeping confidences, honoring agreements, and reducing avoidable fear. Promising safety beyond one's capacity is not faithfulness. In abuse, disaster, or illness, prayer should accompany safeguarding, evacuation, medical care, and accurate information. The name cannot be used to promise that a particular recitation makes a person invulnerable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al-Muʽmin identical in meaning to a human “believer”?
No. The same root is involved, but the divine name is explained through God's granting security and confirming truth; created faith is limited and dependent.
Sources
- Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Kur'an Yolu Tefsiri (Haşr 59:23)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, "Mü'min" maddesi
- Gazzâlî, el-Maksadü'l-Esnâ fî Şerhi Esmâillâhi'l-Hüsnâ, El-Mü'min bahsi
- English Translation — Noor International Center (v1.1.2)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam — Esmâ-i Hüsnâ — in Turkish
- Diyanet High Council of Religious Affairs — The 99 Names of God — in Turkish
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