Mohyeddin Explained

See also: Mohy al-Din. The name Mohyeddin holds a special position for certain Muslims,[1] assuming a dual identity as both a personal name and an honorific title within the Islamic tradition.[2] Throughout history, this appellation has been embraced by Islamic historical figures and scholars, encompassing sufi-mystics, philosophers, and theologians who played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of Islamic thought and culture.[3] A prime illustration of this is found in the 12th-century Andalusian Muslim scholar, Ibn Arabi, also acknowledged as Mohyeddin Ibn Arabi.[4]

Etymology

Mohyeddin (Persian:محی‌الدین, Arabic:محیی الدین), originally, is an Arabic name.[5] It is a combination of two words: Mohy (Persian:محي) which means Reviver and Din (Persian:دین), referring to the Islamic religion. Consequently, the name can be translated as Reviver of the Faith or Reviver of Religion.[6] [7]

Mohyeddin as a personal name

In Islamic culture, the selection of a name often carries cultural and familial significance.[8] Some parents choose the name Mohyeddin, a decision that reflects the linguistic aesthetics and meaning of the name.[9] [10]

Mohyeddin serves as both a first name for boys, and a middle or family name among Muslims,[11] especially in the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.[12] The name has found its way into various languages and scripts, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Ottoman Turkish, with different spellings and pronunciations emerging due to linguistic differences, historical influences, or local naming customs.

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 exhibits its versatility as it integrates with religious titles and additional names, creating meaningful appellations. In Iran and Persian-speaking regions, the combination of the name Mohyeddin with the religious title Seyed results in the identity of Seyed Mohyeddin. Similarly, the historical figure Ibn Arabi,[16] a 12th-century Andalusian Muslim scholar and mystic, is also known by the name Mohyeddin al-Arabi.[17] Furthermore, the 14th Sultan (king) of Brunei, Muhyeddin ibni Abdul Jalilul Akbar,[18] commonly recognised as Muhyiddin of Brunei,[19] exemplifies the extended use of the name Mohyeddin in combination with other elements.

Mohyeddin in intellectual fields

The name Mohyeddin has been embraced by some scholars and writers exploring different facets of Islamic literature, philosophy, and theology. Among these thinkers, Mohyeddin Abu Saeed Muhammad Neishabouri[20] (1083–1153) stands as an Iranian jurist and author, known for works like Al-Intsaf fi Masael al-Khilaf and Al-Mohit fi Sharh al-Vasit.[21] Moving through history, Mohyeddin Muhammad,[22] commonly known as Aurangzeb (1618–1707), emerged as the sixth Mughal emperor of India, who played an important role in shaping the region's history.[23] Transitioning to the Islamic Golden Age, Muhyieddin al-Maghribi (c. 1220–1283) was a Spanish-born Arab astronomer and mathematician. Affiliated with the Maragheh observatory in the Ilkhanate,[24] his significant contributions include The Book on the Theorem of Menelaus and Treatise on the Calculation of Sines.[25] Furthermore, Muhieddin Lari (d. 1526), Persian writer and author of the famous book Futūḥ al-Ḥaramayn[26] [27] was another historical figure and scholar in the Islamic world.

Mohyeddin as a religious title

The designation of Mohyeddin as a title carries religious connotations within Islamic theology, rooted in the concept of tajdid (renewal).[28] Those bestowed with this title are recognised for their efforts to revive and rejuvenate the spiritual essence of Islam. This title expresses a commitment to the continuous improvement of one's faith and the active pursuit of righteous living.

As a title, Mohyeddin encapsulates the idea that the essence of Islam is not static, but evolves through the dedication and efforts of individuals striving to revitalise its teachings for contemporary contexts. The dual nature of Mohyeddin as both a personal name and a religious title is one of the beauties of this proper name in Muslim communities.[29]

Throughout history, notable individuals with the title Mohyeddin have made meaningful contributions to various fields. Among them,[30] Abu Abdullah Mohyeddin Muhammad,[31] nicknamed Ibn Arabi[32] (1165–1240), an Andalusian writer, poet, and Sufi, stands out. He travelled extensively in Islamic countries and left behind valuable works such as The Meccan Illuminations (Al-Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya) and The Ringstones of Wisdom (also translated as The Bezels of Wisdom), or .[33] [34]

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. Book: Glassé, Cyril . The new encyclopedia of Islam . 2002 . AltaMira . 978-0-7591-0189-0 . Reprinted . Walnut Creek, CA.
  3. Book: Anvari, Hassan . فرهنگ بزرگ سخن . انتشارات سخن . 2007 . 978-964-372-556-3 . 7th . Tehran . 6776 . fa.
  4. Web site: 2023-12-22 . Ibn al-ʿArabī Muslim Mystic, Sufi Philosopher Britannica . 2024-01-15 . www.britannica.com . en.
  5. Web site: Mohiuddin: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration – FamilyEducation . 2024-01-06 . familyeducation.com . en.
  6. 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].
  7. Book: A Standard Dictionary of Muslim Names . Alminar Books and Gifts . Claymont . 35.
  8. Web site: How to Choose a Muslim Baby Name . 2024-01-15 . Zakat Foundation of America.
  9. Book: Salahuddin, Ahmed . A Dictionary of Muslim Names . Hurst & Company . July 1999 . 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 . 1579746 . 0078-6527.
  31. Book: Kalin, Ibrahim . The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam . 2014-01-01 . Oxford University Press . 10.1093/acref:oiso/9780199812578.001.0001 . 978-0-19-981257-8.
  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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