The word muhaymin appears as a description of the Qur’ān. Allah describes the Qur’ān as “confirming the scripture that came before it and a guardian (muhaymin) over it.” [Sūrah al-Mā’idah: 48]
Ibn `Abbās said: “The Qur’ān is a guardian over every scripture that came before it.” It is also said that the the Qur’ān encompasses the meaning of what is contained in the previous scriptures.
The Watcher, the Protector
Allah is the Guardian over His creation, watchful of everything that takes place therein. He says: “And you are not engaged in any affair, nor do you recite concerning it any portion of the Quran, nor do you do any work but We are witnesses over you when you enter into it.” [Sūrah Yūnus: 61]
Therefore, one connotation of the name al-Muhaymin is that Allah watches over His creatures and is their protector.
Another meaning of al-Muahymin is “the one who is responsible for the care of something, the one who has charge over it”.
Allah is above His servants. He is aware of all of their actions, and He has power over all things. He is clement, not hastening on His decree, but at the same time he has full mastery over his creatures. He encompasses them and everything in Creation, and everyone and everything is dependent upon Him, and He effortlessly disposes all affairs.
Allah says: “There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Seeing, the Hearing.” [Sūrah al-Shūrā: 11] Nothing escapes His power and His decision.
The Giver of Just Recompense
Another meaning of the name al-Muhaymin is “the one who does not give the obedient servants less than their full award, nor punishes the sinners with greater than they deserve.” He punishes the sinful only to the extent of their transgressions. He is never unjust to any soul. rather, He bestows rewards far beyond what we deserve, and pardons most of our sins.
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