Al-Mumit

Posted on 06/28/2012 by marina

AL-MUMIT المميت
“The Taker of Life.” One of the ninety-nine names or attributes of God. It is referred to in the Qur’an, Surah ii. 28: “He will kill you and then make you alive.”

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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