Sufi Introduction to the 99 Names of Allah and sufi ... - Deen islam

Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deenislam.co.uk - 10 th December 2009
Related names:
Raqîb refers to the One who has the attribute of watchfulness.
Wakîl refers to the One who is the trusted administrator.
Hafîz refers to the One who protects and preserves.
Mâni' - the One who protects and defends against harmful situations.
Muhaymin refers to the One who is the ever-watchful guardian and protector.
Mu'min - The One who grants security and freedom from fear.
(Also written as al-mu'min, al-mumin, Bestower of Security: ya mu'min, ya mumin)
7. Al-Muhaymin- The Protector, The vigilant, the controller, The Bestower of Security, The
Guardian, The Safeguarder.
The Protector, He who watches over and protects all things. The One who witnesses the saying and
deeds of His creatures.
YA MUHAYMINU: O Protector! When this invocation is made after complete ablution, one's inner
being becomes radiant. Anyone who offer 2 rakaat solat after ghusl and reads with sincerity this
Ism 100 times, Allah will purify him physically as well as spiritually. Also, Allah will acquaint one
with the unseen if one reads 115 times. If a person reads this name 115 times then God will give
him the power to know the hidden facts.
The One who ensures well-being. The One who extends wings of Love to cover and protect
creation.
The One who is ever watchful. The One who protects and guards.
The One who offers peace and security. The One who proclaims the Truth.
From the root h-y-m-n which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to watch over, oversee, protect, guard
to be a witness to
to offer security and peace
to determine what is true
to extend a wing (like a hen protecting her chicks)
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:23
According to E.W. Lane, the root of Muhaymin was originally â-m-n, the same root as al-Mu'min
(remover of fear).
Related names:
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