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Momin

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Momin or Mumin (Arabic: مؤمن) is an Arabic Islamic term, frequently referenced in the Quran, meaning "believer", and may refer to:

People named Momin

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Places

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  • Kot Momin, a town in the Sargodha district of Punjab, Pakistan
  • Ghari Momin, a small village in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, India

Momin People

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The Momin Ansari (Urdu: مومن أنصاري) or saudagar are a Muslim community of merchants found mainly in India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The surname originated from Ansar tribe, the Medinan people who helped the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, in his migration from Mecca to Medina. They were the first tribe in Arabia to accept Islam. The literal meaning of Ansar is "supporter". In North India, the Momin community are known as Ansari or Shaikh while in Maharashtra the community are known as Momin or saudagar.

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