Al-Muhsee

Al-Muhsee

Explanation

The name Al-Muhsee (المُحصِي) is one of the beautiful names of ALLAH (Asma ul-Husna). It means “The All-Enumerating,” “The All-Counting,” or “The All-Reckoning.” This name signifies ALLAH’s perfect knowledge and ability to account for everything in creation, whether it be the smallest particles, the deeds of humans, or the number of all things in existence. ALLAH’s knowledge is comprehensive, and nothing escapes His count or awareness.

Meaning of Al-Muhsee:

  • Al-Muhsee comes from the root word ḥa-ṣa-ya (ح-ص-ي), which means to count, enumerate, or keep track of something.

  • It reflects ALLAH’s attribute of knowing the exact number of everything in the universe, including the deeds of His creation, the number of stars, grains of sand, and even the breaths we take.

The name Al-Muhsee serves as a reminder of ALLAH’s infinite knowledge and His meticulous attention to detail. It assures believers that nothing is hidden from Allah, and every deed, no matter how small, is recorded. This attribute should inspire mindfulness and accountability in our actions, knowing that Allah is fully aware of everything we do.

Quran References

While the exact name Al-Muhsee is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran, the concept of ALLAHs all-encompassing knowledge and His ability to count and enumerate everything is repeatedly emphasized. Below are some Quranic verses that reflect this attribute:

  1. Surah Maryam (19:94):

    • Arabic: لَقَدْ أَحْصَاهُمْ وَعَدَّهُمْ عَدًّا

    • Translation: “He has certainly enumerated them and counted them a (full) counting.”

    • Explanation: This verse highlights that Allah has full knowledge of His creation and has counted them precisely. Nothing is hidden from Him.

  2. Surah Al-Jinn (72:28):

    • Arabic: وَأَحْصَىٰ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ عَدَدًا

    • Translation: “And He has enumerated all things in number.”

    • Explanation: This verse emphasizes that Allah has counted everything in existence, demonstrating His perfect knowledge and control over all creation.

  3. Surah Ya-Sin (36:12):

    • Arabic: إِنَّا نَحْنُ نُحْيِي الْمَوْتَىٰ وَنَكْتُبُ مَا قَدَّمُوا وَآثَارَهُمْ ۚ وَكُلَّ شَيْءٍ أَحْصَيْنَاهُ فِي إِمَامٍ مُبِينٍ

    • Translation: “Indeed, it is We who bring the dead to life and record what they have put forth and what they left behind, and all things We have enumerated in a clear register.”

    • Explanation: This verse shows that Allah not only records the deeds of humans but also keeps a precise account of everything in a clear and detailed record.

  4. Surah Al-Kahf (18:49):

    • Arabic: وَوُضِعَ الْكِتَابُ فَتَرَى الْمُجْرِمِينَ مُشْفِقِينَ مِمَّا فِيهِ وَيَقُولُونَ يَا وَيْلَتَنَا مَالِ هَٰذَا الْكِتَابِ لَا يُغَادِرُ صَغِيرَةً وَلَا كَبِيرَةً إِلَّا أَحْصَاهَا ۚ وَوَجَدُوا مَا عَمِلُوا حَاضِرًا ۗ وَلَا يَظْلِمُ رَبُّكَ أَحَدًا

    • Translation: “And the record [of deeds] will be placed [open], and you will see the criminals fearful of that within it, and they will say, ‘Oh, woe to us! What is this book that leaves nothing small or great except that it has enumerated it?’ And they will find what they did present [before them]. And your Lord does injustice to no one.”

    • Explanation: This verse describes the Day of Judgment, where every deed, big or small, will be accounted for by Allah. It underscores His attribute of being Al-Muḥṣī, the One who enumerates everything.

  5. Surah Al-Mujadila (58:6):

    • Arabic: يَوْمَ يَبْعَثُهُمُ اللَّهُ جَمِيعًا فَيُنَبِّئُهُمْ بِمَا عَمِلُوا ۚ أَحْصَاهُ اللَّهُ وَنَسُوهُ ۚ وَاللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ شَهِيدٌ

    • Translation: “On the Day when Allah will resurrect them all and inform them of what they did. Allah had enumerated it, while they forgot it; and Allah is, over all things, Witness.”

    • Explanation: This verse reminds us that Allah has recorded every action of His creation, even if they forget their deeds. He is the ultimate Witness and Reckoner.