Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 8
الْمُهَيْمِن
Al-Muhaymin
The One who watches over all things, protecting and governing them.
ABJAD VALUE145
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of being protected and watched over.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Muhaymin mean?
Muhaymin means the One who watches over and protects all things and is a witness over them. It carries the meanings of watching over, protecting and confirming at once; that is why the Quran being “confirming and watching over” the earlier scriptures is expressed with the same word. It declares that nothing escapes His sight.
In the Quran: It occurs in Surah al-Hashr, verse 23; in Surah al-Ma'idah, verse 48, the same word is used for the Quran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Muhaymin mean?
It means the One who sees and watches over, protects and oversees all things. It expresses not only being aware of the state of created beings but also keeping them under protection.
With what intention is the name Muhaymin recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of protection, safekeeping and peace of mind. This is a custom; it is neither fard nor wajib.
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