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المُقَدِّم
Al-Muqaddim Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Muqaddim
- Pronunciation
- Al-Mu-kad-dim
- English meaning
- The Expediter, The Advancer
- German meaning
- Der Beförderer, der Voranbringende
- Turkish meaning
- Dilediğini öne alan
What does Al-Muqaddim mean?
The One who brings forward whatever He wills. He grants precedence to certain people or events according to His infinite wisdom and justice.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Muqaddim in dua?
Invoke to ask Allah to advance what is beneficial, delay what is harmful, and guide one toward the right priorities.
Reflection
Reflecting on Al-Muqaddim teaches us to strive, while trusting that the final 'rank' is in Allah's hands.
Source note
Traditionally paired with Al-Mu'akhkhir. The verses support divine advancing/appointing of terms as an act, but do not clearly present 'Al-Muqaddim' as a direct Qur'anic name.
Traditional list basis: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507; Qur'anic action/attribute basis: (16:61) (17:34)
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