Mohyeddin Explained

See also: Mohy al-Din. Mohyeddin is a name of Islamic and Arabic origin, meaning "Reviver of Religion".[1] [2] [3] It is used both as a name and as an honorific. Throughout history, this has been the name of many prominent Islamic scholars, philosophers, and theologians. These scholars influenced Islamic history[4], philosophy, and religious thought.[5]

One such person is Mohyeddin Ibn Arabi, a Muslim scholar from the 12th century in Andalusia, which is now part of Spain. Ibn Arabi is remembered for his teachings on Islamic spirituality, called Sufism. Many people refer to him as "the Great Sheikh," and his writings are still regarded as significant in the study of Islam today.

Etymology

The name Mohyeddin (Persian:محی‌الدین, Arabic:محیی الدین) is an Arabic name[6] with deep meaning in Islamic culture. It combines two words: Mohy (Persian:محي) (meaning “Reviver”) and Din (Persian:دین) (meaning “Religion” or “Faith”). So, Mohyeddin translates to “Reviver of the Faith” or “Reviver of Religion.[7] [8] ” This name is often given to people who inspire others to follow Islam.

Mohyeddin as a personal name

In Islamic culture, the choice of a name is very important, often reflecting family traditions, cultural values, and religious beliefs. Many parents choose the name Mohyeddin for its profound meaning and appealing sound. The name blends the words Mohy, meaning "Reviver," and Din, meaning "Faith" or "Religion," resulting in the interpretation "Reviver of Faith."[9] [10]

Mohyeddin is popular as a first name for boys and also as a middle or family name among Muslims,[11] especially in the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.[12] It is found in many languages, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Ottoman Turkish. Because of this spread across different regions, Mohyeddin has developed various spellings and pronunciations. Common variations include Mohieddin, Muhyiddin, and Mohiuddin, which all carry the same meaning but reflect regional language influences.

The flexibility of the Arabic language[13] [14] allows for different forms and spellings of Mohyeddin to emerge in diverse Muslim communities. Variations may arise due to linguistic differences, historical influences, or local naming customs. For instance, one might encounter Mohieddin, Muhyiddin, or Mohiuddin as alternate forms of the name.[15]

Combining the name with other names or titles

The name Mohyeddin is versatile and can be combined with religious titles and other names to create meaningful identities. For example, in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions, Mohyeddin is often paired with the religious title Seyed, forming the name Seyed Mohyeddin.

In history, the 12th-century Andalusian Muslim scholar and mystic, Ibn Arabi,[16] is also known as Mohyeddin al-Arabi[17] the 14th Sultan of Brunei, Muhyeddin ibni Abdul Jalilul Akbar,[18] often referred to as Muhyiddin of Brunei,[19] shows how Mohyeddin can be part of royal and noble names.

Mohyeddin in intellectual fields

The name Mohyeddin has been used by many scholars and writers who explored different areas of Islamic literature, philosophy, and theology.

One early figure is Mohyeddin Abu Saeed Muhammad Neishabouri[20] (1083–1153), an Iranian jurist and writer known for his works Al-Intsaf fi Masael al-Khilaf and Al-Mohit fi Sharh al-Vasit.[21] Later, Mohyeddin Muhammad,[22] more famously known as Aurangzeb (1618–1707), became the sixth Mughal emperor of India and left a strong mark on the region’s history.[23]

Another prominent figure during the Islamic Golden Age was Muhyieddin al-Maghribi(c. 1220–1283), a Spanish-born Arab astronomer and mathematician. He worked at the Maragheh observatory in the Ilkhanate,[24] and contributed important works like The Book on the Theorem of Menelaus and Treatise on the Calculation of Sines.[25] Additionally, Muhieddin Lari, a Persian writer who died in 1526, authored the well-known book Futūḥ al-Ḥaramayn[26] [27] , a significant work in Islamic literature.

Each figure used Mohyeddin, adding to its legacy in Islamic scholarship and culture.

Mohyeddin as a religious title

The designation of Mohyeddin as a title Mohyeddin has a special religious meaning in Islamic theology, related to tajdid [28] , which means “renewal.” People with this title are recognized for their efforts to bring new life to the spiritual aspects of Islam. It shows their commitment to improving their faith and living righteous lives.

As a title, Mohyeddin suggests that the teachings of Islam can change and grow through the hard work of those who want to keep them alive and relevant for today’s world. The fact that Mohyeddin is both a personal name and a title is one of the special things about it in Muslim communities.[29]

Many important people in history have held the title Mohyeddin.[30] Abu Abdullah Mohyeddin Muhammad,[31] is a famous figure known as Ibn Arabi [32] (1165–1240). He was an Andalusian writer, poet, and Sufi mystic. Ibn Arabi traveled to many Islamic countries and wrote important works like The Meccan Illuminations (Al-Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya) and The Ringstones of Wisdom .[33] [34] His writings are still influential in Islamic thought today.

People

It may refer to:

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Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Anvari, Hassan . فرهنگ نام سخن . انتشارات سخن . 2016 . 9789643721299 . 5th . Tehran . 230 . fa . 2024-01-12.
  2. Web site: How to Choose a Muslim Baby Name . 2024-01-15 . Zakat Foundation of America.
  3. Web site: Mohy ud din Name Meaning & Origin . . Bachchonkenaam.com . 13 November 2024 .
  4. Book: Glassé, Cyril . The new encyclopedia of Islam . 2002 . AltaMira . 978-0-7591-0189-0 . Reprinted . Walnut Creek, CA.
  5. Book: Anvari, Hassan . فرهنگ بزرگ سخن . انتشارات سخن . 2007 . 978-964-372-556-3 . 7th . Tehran . 6776 . fa.
  6. Web site: Mohiuddin: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration – FamilyEducation . 2024-01-06 . familyeducation.com . en.
  7. Book: علی‌اکبر . دهخدا، . لغت نامه . شهیدی . تألیف علی‌اکبر دهخدا، [زیر نظر محمد معین و جعفر |date=1372 |publisher=مؤسسه انتشارات و چاپ دانشگاه تهران، |isbn=9789640396162 |edition=2 |location=تهران |language=fa].
  8. Book: A Standard Dictionary of Muslim Names . Alminar Books and Gifts . Claymont . 35.
  9. Book: Salahuddin, Ahmed . A Dictionary of Muslim Names . July 1999 . Hurst & Company . 978-1-85065-357-8 . 1 . London . en, ar.
  10. Book: Usmani, Shaykh Imran Ashraf . Islamic Names . Idaratul Ma'arif . 9788171014354 . 2006 . 105 . en, ar.
  11. Book: Hanks, Patrick . Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set . 2003-05-08 . Oxford University Press, USA . 978-0-19-508137-4 . 1 . USA . 2003 . 605 . en.
  12. Book: Rahman, S. A. . A Dictionary of Muslim Names . Goodword Books . 2001 . 9788178980041 . New Delhi.
  13. Book: Germann . Nadja . Philosophy and Language in the Islamic World . Najafi . Mostafa . 2020-11-23 . Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG . 978-3-11-055240-9 . en.
  14. Book: Owens, Jonathan . Early Arabic Grammatical Theory . 1990 . John Benjamins Publishing Company . 978-90-272-4538-0 . English.
  15. Web site: Ahmed . Arshi . 2020-06-23 . 100 Popular Muslim Last Names Or Surnames With Meanings . 2024-01-06 . MomJunction . en-US.
  16. Dinmohammad . Ali I. . Hosseini Gheydari . Farzaneh . 2014-01-21 . The Parable (Fiction) Universe in Mohyeddin Ibn Arabis Mystical School . Islamic Mysticism . 9 . 36 . 2008-0514.
  17. Web site: 2019-11-05 . I Start – Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society . 2024-01-06 . en-GB.
  18. Book: History for Brunei Darussalm . EPB Pan Pacific . 2008 . 978-99917-2-545-1 . 44.
  19. Book: Gin . Ooi Keat . Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Brunei . King . Victor T. . 2022-07-29 . Taylor & Francis . 978-1-000-56864-6 . en.
  20. Web site: vista . 2024 . محیی‌الدین ، ابوسعد / ابوسعید محمد نیشابوری . 2024-01-06 . ویستا . fa-IR.
  21. Book: Mudarris Tabrizi, Muhammad Ali . رَیحانَةُ الاَدَب فی تَراجمِ المَعروفینَ بالکُنیةِ اَوِ اللّقَب . Khayyam Publisher . 9789643575656 . Tehran . 1947 . 260 . ar, fa . Rayhanat al-adab . 2024-01-17.
  22. Book: Chapra, Muhammad Umer . Morality and Justice in Islamic Economics and Finance . Edward Elgar Publishing . 2014 . 978-1-78347-572-8 . 62–63.
  23. Turchin . Peter . Adams . Jonathan M. . Hall . Thomas D. . 2006-08-26 . East-West Orientation of Historical Empires and Modern States . Journal of World-Systems Research . en . 219–229 . 10.5195/jwsr.2006.369 . 1076-156X.
  24. Web site: Ibn Abi al-Shukr . 2024-01-16 . islamsci.mcgill.ca.
  25. Web site: O'Connor . J.J. . Robertson . E.F. . 1999 . Muhyi l'din al-Maghribi - Biography . 2024-01-16 . Maths History . MacTutor. University of St Andrews . en.
  26. Web site: Bonhams : Muhyi al-Din Lari (d. 1526), Kitab Futuh al-Haramayn, a guide in Persian verse for pilgrims on the Hajj illustrating the stations of the pilgrimage and the rituals to be observed, with 18 coloured diagrams of the holy shrines and sites, and including some verses by Jami India, 17th Century . 2024-02-05 . www.bonhams.com . en.
  27. Web site: Muhi al-Din Lari Futuh al-Haramain (Description of the Holy Cities) . 2024-02-05 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art . en.
  28. Book: Tassy, Joseph-Héliodore Garcin de . Muslim Festivals in India and Other Essays . 1995 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-563677-2 . Waseem . M. . 1995 . 156 . en.
  29. Book: Renard, John . Tales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation . 2009 . University of California Press . 978-0-520-25322-3 . en.
  30. Wernst . Paul . Nasr . Seyyed Hossein . 1965 . Three Muslim Sages: Avicenna, Suhrawadi, Ibn 'Arabi . Oriens . 18 . 355 . 10.2307/1579746 . 0078-6527 . 1579746.
  31. Book: Kalin, Ibrahim . The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam . 2014-01-01 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-981257-8 . 10.1093/acref:oiso/9780199812578.001.0001.
  32. Web site: Mohyeddin Ibn Arabi . 2024-01-12 . islamicpearls.net.
  33. Book: Corbin . Henry . Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn Arabi . Manheim . Ralph . 1969 . Princeton University Press . j.ctt7ztjv4.
  34. Book: Addas, Claude . Ibn Arabi: the voyage of no return . 2018 . The Islamic Texts Society . 978-1-911141-40-2 . 2nd . Cambridge . Streight . David.

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