Allah calls Himself Al-Muhaymin اَلْمُهَيْمِنُ on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Muhaymin Himself says:
Linguistic Features of the word muhaymin“He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign (Al Malik), the Pure (Al Quddoos), The Perfection (As Salaam), the Bestower of Faith (Al Mu’min), the Overseer (Al Muhaymin)” [Quran, 59:23].
Muhaymin comes from the root haa-meem-noon , ه م ن which points to three main meanings:
- To oversee, protect, and guard
- To witness.
- To determine the truth.
This root appears twice:
- wamuhayminan وَ مُهَيْمِناً – and it is a guardian (referring to the Quran)
- al-muhayminu اَلْمُهَيْمِنُ – the Guardian (Allah is referring to Himself)
Allah (Subhaanuhu wa Ta’aala) calls the Quran the muhaymin in the following verse:
“And We have sent down to you the Book in truth, confirming the Scripture that came before it and the muhaymin (determining what is true and a witness) over it” [Quran, 5:48].
After mentioning the position of His Book, Allah Al-Muhaymin instructs to make use of it when He says:
“So judge between them with what Allah has sent down” [Quran, 5:48].
The Quran is to be recited and memorized as well as to be applied in our daily life situations, such as judging between right and wrong in our relationships with Allah (Subhaanuhu wa Ta’aala) and other people.
How can I live by this name?The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:
“Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you” [Tirmidhee]
. Al-Muhaymin sees every deed you do; He observes your reactions to situations and even witnesses your inner thoughts. Remind yourself constantly of this fact and let it motivate you to stay away from sins and temptations. Al-Muhaymin will protect you from harm and even from committing sins if you are mindful of Him and keep remembering Him in your actions.
Believe with certainty that whatever Allah al-Muhaymin gives to you or keeps away from you is good for you, even though it does not always seem like it. He (Subhaanuhu wa Ta’aala) is overseeing all matters, and everything is a part of His plan. Complaining about your looks, about others’ belongings, about missed opportunities, etcetera, are signs you have to strengthen your faith in Al-Muhaymin.
Accepting and being content with His qadr (decree) will be your true key to the tranquility (saakinah) that you long to feel in your heart but cannot find in anything else in this world.
Don’t just read the Quran— interact with it, implement it, and memorize it. The Prophet (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily, Allah elevates some people with this Quran and abases others” [Muslim]. That is, those who fulfil the rights of the Quran will be raised high in this world and in the hereafter; those who leave it will be lowered in status. Ensure that you make the Quran a witness for you and not against you.
“Indeed, the deen of Islam is itself manners, where anyone that surpasses you in manners, is better than you in deen” [Ibn al-Qayyim].
While working on your character, never think you cannot change for the better, and ask Al-Muhaymin to help you. Ask Him to protect you from your own desires and weaknesses. Imagine the protection of a hen for her chicks and know that Al-Muhaymin’s protection for you is beyond limits, so whenever you are in a difficult situation, you are scared, or feel lost, invoke Allah using this name.
The Prophet (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“There is a piece of flesh in the body- if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good, but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt- and that is the heart” [Al-Bukharee].
Your heart is one of the greatest trusts given to you by Al-Muhaymin and it will be your most important witness when you stand before Him, so protect your heart.
How can we protect our hearts? Gain knowledge about the maladies of the heart mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah and their symptoms. Assess yourself, and then seek the cure. Scholars mentioned four of the greatest poisons of the heart as: unnecessary talking, unrestrained glances, too much food, and keeping bad company.
Oh Allah, Al Muhaymin, grant us your protection. Help us to be mindful of you in our actions and words; let us be content with what you have decreed for us and assist us in implementing the Qur’an, the muhaymin, in our daily lives. Aameen!
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