07-12-2006, 01:59 AM
6) al-Mu'min
The Remover of Fear, The Giver of Tranquility, The Source of Faith
The One who faithfully bestows the gifts of peace, safety and security.
The One who grants freedom from fear.
The One who illuminates the heart with faith. The One who is most trustworthy.
From the root â-m-n which has the following classical Arabic connotations:
to be secure, safe, free from fear
to be quiet, tranquil
to grant protection, safeguard
to be trusted, trustworthy
to believe in
This name is used in the Qur'ân. For example, see 59:23
The word îmân, often simply translated simply as faith or belief, comes from this same â-m-n root, and could well be translated as has been granted peace and security.
The word âmîn, often translated simply as amen, also comes from this same â-m-n root, and could be translated as in this we trust or in this we are free from fear.
The root â-m-n root is also the original source of the name al-Muhaymin (the protector).
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.
He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, The Holy One, Peace, THE KEEPER OF FAITH, the Guardian, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).
(59:23)
7) al-Muhaymin
The Protector, The Bestower of Security, The Guardian, The Safeguarder
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:
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-Muhaimin.
He is Allah, than whom there is no other God, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, Peace, The Keeper Of Faith, THE GUARDIAN, the Majestic, the Compeller, the Superb. Glorified be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him).
(59:23)