الْمُحْصِي
57. Al-Muhsi
The Appraiser
Meaning of Al-Muhsi
The One who knows and keeps count of all things, no matter how numerous. He has complete statistics of everything in existence and will account for every deed on the Day of Judgment.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Muhsi
- Instills a powerful sense of accountability, knowing that every single deed is being precisely recorded by Al-Muhsi.
- Prevents a person from belittling small good deeds, as they know that even an atom's weight of good is counted.
- Provides a sense of order and purpose, realizing that nothing in the universe is random or unaccounted for.
Al-Muhsi in the Quran
The concept is mentioned throughout the Quran, for example, '...and He has enumerated all things in number.' (72:28) and '...and everything they did is in written records.' (54:52).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Muhsi'
We acknowledge Al-Muhsi's perfect record and ask for mercy. It is a dua that stems from an awareness of our own heedlessness and His perfect accounting.
For Mercy on the Day of Reckoning
"'Ya Muhsi, You have counted all my deeds, the good and the bad. Please overlook my faults and multiply the reward for my good deeds by Your grace, not by Your precise accounting.'"
After Doing a Small Good Deed
"'Ya Muhsi, please count this small deed on my scale of good deeds and accept it.'"
When Feeling Overwhelmed by Details
"'Ya Muhsi, You have accounted for all things. Please bring order to my thoughts and help me to manage these details.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
Our accounting is limited, prone to error, and forgetful. Allah's accounting as Al-Muhsi is perfect, precise, and all-encompassing. It is a complete record that misses nothing, from the grandest cosmic events to the most secret intention of the heart.
It is a tremendous motivation. It means no good deed is ever wasted, even if no one else sees it. A kind word, a smile, removing a harmful object from the path—all are counted. It also means no injustice is ever forgotten; every wrong will be accounted for, ensuring perfect justice.
The 'Kiraman Katibin' are the noble angels appointed by Allah to write down our deeds. They are the instruments of Al-Muhsi's accounting. He has commanded them to keep this record, and the record itself is preserved by Him. His knowledge is the ultimate source.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The name Al-Muhsi means that Allah keeps a perfect record of:
Question 2: Belief in Al-Muhsi should prevent a person from belittling:
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