الْمُمِيتُ
61. Al-Mumit
The Taker of Life
Meaning of Al-Mumit
The One who ordains death upon the living. Death comes only by His decree, at the appointed time He has determined. He is the ultimate controller over life and death.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Mumit
- Reflecting on Al-Mumit is a powerful reminder of the temporary nature of this life, which cures heedlessness and encourages preparation for the Hereafter.
- It helps to reduce the fear of death by understanding it as a decreed transition from the Creator, not a random event.
- Motivates a person to make the most of their time and to perform good deeds before their appointed time arrives.
Al-Mumit in the Quran
The concept is mentioned many times, e.g., 'And it is He who gives life and causes death...' (23:80).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Mumit'
To call upon Al-Mumit is to acknowledge His absolute power over life and death. It is a plea for a good death, at a time when He is most pleased with us.
For a Good End (Husn al-Khatimah)
"'Ya Mumit, You are the Taker of Life. Please cause me to die in a state of Iman, with my last words being the Shahada, at a time when You are most pleased with me.'"
When Visiting a Graveyard
"'Ya Mumit, You have caused these souls to taste death. Forgive them, have mercy upon them, and grant us a good end when our time comes.'"
To Overcome Heedlessness
"'Ya Mumit, remind my heart of death often, not to make me despair, but to motivate me to prepare for my meeting with You.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
Because death is not an end, but a transition ordained by Allah's perfect wisdom. It is the gate through which the believer passes to receive their ultimate reward. Ordaining death is an act of His absolute sovereignty and is part of the perfect system He has created for testing and justly rewarding His creation.
They are opposite and complementary names that show His absolute control over existence. He alone is Al-Muhyi (The Giver of Life) and He alone is Al-Mumit (The Taker of Life). This pairing demonstrates His complete power over the entire cycle of existence.
For a believer, it should not. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised us to 'remember often the destroyer of pleasures,' i.e., death. For a believer, this is not a morbid thought but a powerful motivator. It encourages them to prioritize the eternal over the temporary and to live a more purposeful life, which ultimately leads to greater peace, not despair.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The name Al-Mumit reminds us of:
Question 2: The opposite and complementary name to Al-Mumit is:
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