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 THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES:

   Introduction

   Sufi Wazifa Practice

   Alphabetical Index

   Numerical Index

   Some Additional Wazaif

   Pronunciation Guide

   Origins of this List

   Hebrew Beautiful Names

   Chants of the 99 Names

   References

al-Muntaqim                       al-Muntaqim   81             

        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'ân.

(Also written as al muntaqim, the Disapprover:  ya muntaqim)