Reflections on the Name of Allah: Al-Mu’min
The Guarantor. The Giver of Faith. The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him.
Al-Mu’min which is the quality that has enabled the hearts to experience this feeling and brought us together. Al-Mu’min is the inspirer of faith and the giver of security. He’s the one who’s sent down His book and Messengers with signs of clear proof for all who’d listen.
He is the one who provides justice and security to His creations. He fulfills all His promises and will never punish any creature unfairly. He is as His servant expects Him to be,
( إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَظْلِمُ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍۢ ۖ وَإِن تَكُ حَسَنَةًۭ يُضَـٰعِفْهَا وَيُؤْتِ مِن لَّدُنْهُ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًۭا ٤٠ )
( “Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom’s weight; while if there is a good deed, He multiplies it and gives from Himself a great reward.” ) An-Nisa 4: 40
The distinction between the term “mu’min” when applied to believers and when ascribed to Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) is as follows. In the Qur’an, “mu’min” is used to describe believers who have faith in Allah and His messengers, as well as in the unseen aspects of the faith. They are those who affirm the truth of the articles of faith and strive to live according to Islamic teachings.
When the term is applied to Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ), it signifies His attribute of being the one who confirms Himself as true, reliable, and trustworthy. Allah is the ultimate source of security, surety, and peace, and His existence and attributes are absolute and undeniable.
There is no comparison between Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) and His creation. His attributes are unique and incomparable, and each attribute carries profound meanings that reflect His perfection and transcendence.
(هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ ( الحشر 59: 23
( He is Allah than Whom there is La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the King, the Holy, the One Free from all defects, the Giver of security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Glory be to Allah! (High is He) above all that they associate as partners with Him.) Al-Hashr 59: 23
It is mentioned 1 time in the Holy Quran
Al-Mu’min: The Source of Serenity and Assurance
Al-Mu’min, as The Affirmer of Truth and The Giver of Faith, ensures that His creation lives within a framework of justice and moral integrity. The divine guarantee of Allah as Al-Mu’min brings not only faith but profound inner peace and security to believers. This attribute reassures that the cosmos operates on a principle of divine justice and righteousness that is both merciful and equitable. Allah’s assurance is described in the Quran:
(يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ)
(“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them,”) Al-Baqarah 2:3
This verse underscores the tranquility that comes from believing in the unseen and trusting in Allah’s provision and guidance. Believers find peace in the knowledge that they are cared for by a just and merciful Creator.
The Role of Al-Mu’min in Upholding Justice
Al-Mu’min’s attribute as The Guarantor also emphasizes His role in upholding divine justice. He promises that no deed, whether good or bad, goes unnoticed or unrewarded. This profound concept of divine accountability ensures that every action is measured with perfect justice, as Allah says:
(وَنَضَعُ الْمَوَازِينَ الْقِسْطَ لِيَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ فَلَا تُظْلَمُ نَفْسٌ شَيْئًا)
(“And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection, so no soul will be treated unjustly at all.”) Al-Anbiya 21:47
This scripture highlights that on the Day of Resurrection, every individual will be judged fairly, reaffirming Allah’s role as The Affirmer of Truth who ensures that justice prevails.
Al-Mu’min: The Enabler of Faithful Living
As The Giver of Faith, Al-Mu’min not only instills belief in the hearts of His followers but also empowers them to live according to this faith. This attribute of Allah encourages Muslims to adhere to their religious duties with sincerity and devotion, knowing that their faith is supported by the ultimate truth of Allah. The Quran states:
(هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ السَّكِينَةَ فِي قُلُوبِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ لِيَزْدَادُوا إِيمَانًا مَعَ إِيمَانِهِمْ)
(“It is He who sent down tranquility into the hearts of the believers that they would increase in faith along with their [present] faith.”) Al-Fath 48:4
This verse illustrates how Allah, as Al-Mu’min, fortifies the hearts of the believers with tranquility and increasing faith, enabling them to persist in their spiritual journey with conviction and assurance.