Are al-Hadi, al-Mun'an, and al-Muntaqim among the names of Allah the Exalted?
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Question : What is the validity of attributing these names to Allah (Mighty and Majestic): al-Hadi, al-Mu'in, al-Mun'an, and al-Muntaqim?
Answer : As for al-Mun'an, it is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). And Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) only mentioned al-Muntaqim in contrast to criminality, saying: [As-Sajdah 32:22] Therefore, al-Muntaqim is not among the names of Allah.
The third is al-Hadi. Some scholars affirmed it as one of the names of Allah, while others said that it is actually one of the attributes of Allah, not a name.
The fourth is al-Mu'in, which we mentioned. Similarly, al-Mu'in is not among the names of Allah, but it is among His attributes, for He is the One who helps whomever He wills of His servants. Some scholars said it is among His names because it indicates a beautiful meaning and contains no deficiency in any way. And Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:[Al-A'raf 7:180] Yes.
Answer : As for al-Mun'an, it is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
As for al-Muntaqim, it is not among the names of Allah.
وأما المنتقم فليست من أسماء الله،Indeed We, from the criminals, will take retribution.
إِنَّا مِنَ الْمُجْرِمِينَ مُنتَقِمُونَThe third is al-Hadi. Some scholars affirmed it as one of the names of Allah, while others said that it is actually one of the attributes of Allah, not a name.
The fourth is al-Mu'in, which we mentioned. Similarly, al-Mu'in is not among the names of Allah, but it is among His attributes, for He is the One who helps whomever He wills of His servants. Some scholars said it is among His names because it indicates a beautiful meaning and contains no deficiency in any way. And Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، لقاء[196 من 219] هل من أسماء الله تعالى الهادي والمنان والمنتقم؟!! ابن عثيمين - مشروع كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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