Al-Muʿīd: meaning
Name of Allah no. 59 of 99 · The Restorer
ٱلْمُعِيدُ
Al-Muʿīd is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Restorer". He brings creation back after death, just as He began it.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُعِيدُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Muʿīd
- Meaning
- The Restorer
- Number
- 59
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يعيد الخلق بعد فنائه
Al-Muʿīd in the Quran
إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ يُبۡدِئُ وَيُعِيدُ ﴿١٣﴾
Innahu huwa yubdio wayuʿeedu
Indeed, it is He who originates [creation] and repeats
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Muʿīd.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Muʿīd mean?
Al-Muʿīd (ٱلْمُعِيدُ) means "The Restorer". He brings creation back after death, just as He began it.
Where is Al-Muʿīd in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Buruj 85:13. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Muʿīd among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Muʿīd is number 59.