Alternative Spelling:
Al-Muʿīd / Al-Mu'eed / Al-Mueed / Al-Muid / Al-Mu'id
Meaning of Al-Mueed
- Al-Mueed signifies Allah's attribute of returning and repeating, especially resurrection after death.
- It complements Al-Mubdi' ٱلْمُبْدِئ - The Originator - for He begins creation and then yuʿīduhu (returns it).
- Beyond the Hereafter, it includes renewal in this life - restoring hearts from heedlessness, fortunes after loss, and communities after decline.
- It is a Form IV active participle (mufʿīl) meaning "the One who causes to return", emphasizing deliberate power.
- Al-Mueed teaches that no state is final without His decree - despair is unfitting before the Lord who restores.
- This Name inspires repentance, resilience, and hope that Allah can always bring back good by His mercy.
Examples of Al-Mueed
- After a personal setback, a believer prays to Al-Mueed to bring back clarity, resolve, and beneficial opportunities.
- A family seeking reconciliation asks Al-Mueed to restore affection and mutual respect after conflict.
- A community experiencing decline works for revival while invoking Al-Mueed to return barakah to its institutions and masjid.
- A student who lost motivation turns to Al-Mueed for renewed focus and the return of consistency in study and worship.
- In dawah and service, workers rely on Al-Mueed to bring back hearts to guidance after periods of doubt or distance.
- When health wanes, one asks Al-Mueed to return well-being or grant a better state with patience and reward.
Root of Al-Mueed
- Derived from the triliteral root ʿ-Y-D (ع ي د), conveying the meanings: to return, to repeat, to restore, to bring back.
- Verb: aʿāda (أعاد) - to make something return or to repeat it; Noun: iʿādah (إعادة) - restoration, repetition.
- Active participle: muʿīd (مُعِيد) - "one who causes to return".
- Related terms: maʿād (معاد - the return), ʿīd (عيد - recurring festival), all indicating recurrence and restoration.
- Frequently paired in the Qur'an with Al-Mubdi' ٱلْمُبْدِئ - "He originates and repeats" - highlighting initiation then restoration.
Duahs using Al-Mueed
"O Al-Mueed, restore my faith after heedlessness and return me to Your obedience."
"اللهم يا مُعِيد، أَعِدْ إيماني بعد الغفلة، وَارْدُدْنِي إلى طاعتك."
"O Al-Mueed, bring back what is good that I have lost and replace what has gone with better by Your mercy."
"يا مُعِيد، أَعِدْ إليَّ ما ضاع من الخير، وَابْدِلْني خَيْرًا برحمتك."
"O Al-Mueed, on the Day You repeat creation, make my return a return to Your forgiveness and Paradise."
"يا مُعِيد، يَوْمَ تُعِيدُ الخَلْقَ اجعل معادي إلى مغفرتك وجنَّتك."
Mentions of Al-Mueed in Qur'an & Hadith
Say, "Is there of your partners any who begins creation and then repeats it?" Say, "Allah begins creation; then He repeats it."
Surah Yunus 10:34
And it is He who begins creation, then He repeats it; and that is even easier for Him.
Surah Ar-Rum 30:27
Indeed, it is He who originates and repeats.
Surah Al-Buruj 85:13
The Prophet said: "You will be resurrected barefoot, naked and uncircumcised," then he recited: "As We began the first creation, We will repeat it."
Hadith - Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Surah Al-Anbiya 21:104
Reflections & Lessons from Al-Mueed
- Hope after loss - Allah can return goodness after it has departed, so never despair.
- Accountability and resurrection - The certainty that He repeats creation reminds us to live responsibly for the Hereafter.
- Renewal of hearts - Hearts fluctuate; turn to Al-Mueed to restore sincerity, khushuʿ, and istiqamah.
- Pairing action with dua - Seek restoration through effort and lawful means while invoking this Name.
- Cycles with wisdom - Life’s ebbs and flows are under His decree; every return carries lessons and growth.
- Gratitude on return - When Allah returns a blessing, increase in shukr and safeguard it with obedience.
Virtues Linked to Al-Mueed
- Strengthens belief in resurrection and accountability, anchoring moral purpose.
- Encourages repentance by affirming Allah’s readiness to bring a servant back to guidance.
- Nurtures resilience during trials, trusting that Allah can restore better than before.
- Balances fear and hope - fearing a bad return due to sin, hoping for a good return through mercy.
- Promotes constancy in worship, asking Allah to return one to steadfast routines after lapses.
FAQs: Al-Mueed
Is the Name "Al-Mueed" explicitly stated in the Qur'an?
The exact nominal form Al-Mueed does not appear as a name within one verse, but the attribute is explicitly affirmed in multiple verses such as 10:34, 30:27, and 85:13. Many scholars include it among the Beautiful Names by derivation from these clear attributes.
What is the difference between Al-Mueed and Al-Mubdi'?
Al-Mubdi' is the One who originates and begins creation; Al-Mueed is the One who returns and repeats it. The Qur'an often pairs the two to show Allah’s power over both initiation and restoration.
How can a believer live by this Name?
Return to Allah after sin through tawbah, ask Him to restore beneficial matters (faith, health, relationships), and maintain hope during setbacks, trusting His wise timing in returns and renewals.
Is it permissible to supplicate using this Name?
Yes. Since the attribute is Qur'anic, it is permissible to call upon Allah with it, saying, for example, "O Al-Mueed, restore me to Your obedience." Always couple dua with lawful effort.
Does invoking Al-Mueed guarantee that what was lost will come back?
Invocation is an act of worship and hope, not a contract for a specific outcome. Allah returns what He wills in the best form - sometimes by restoring the same blessing, other times by granting something better.
