Names of Allah
Name #6 of 99

ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ

Al-Muhaymin

“The Guardian”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Hashr 59:23

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Scholarly Explanation

The one who sees all the hidden matters, all that the hearts keep concealed, the one whose knowledge encompasses everything.

“He is Allah, other than whom none has the right to be worshipped. The King, the Holy, as-Salam, the Giver of Security, the Ever-Watcher, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Glory be to Allah! [High is He] above all that they associate as partners with Him.”

[al-Hashr (59): 23]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Prophetic Traditions

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ

“O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I can.”

This is Sayyid al-Istighfar, acknowledging Al-Muhaymin's guardianship and oversight over His servants.

Shaddad ibn Aws رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari 6306
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Scholarly Insights

Al-Muhaymin watches over and guards all of creation. He preserves the heavens and the earth, and His guardianship extends to protecting the faith in the hearts of believers.

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa

Al-Muhaymin is the Watcher who witnesses all things. Some scholars say it means the Trustworthy, the One who testifies to the truth, and the One who provides security.

An-NawawiSharh Sahih Muslim

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Living With Al-Muhaymin

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    Live with the awareness that Al-Muhaymin is watching over you at all times, in private and public.

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    Trust that Al-Muhaymin guards your faith, your family, and your affairs when you cannot.

  • 3

    Seek Al-Muhaymin's protection for your heart against doubts and misguidance.

  • 4

    Entrust your worries to Al-Muhaymin, knowing He oversees all your affairs with perfect wisdom.

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