Al-Muqaddim
The Expediter
Prophetic Traditions
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ
“O Allah, forgive me for what I have done before and after, what I have done secretly and openly. You are the Expediter and the Delayer.”
The Prophet ﷺ acknowledged Al-Muqaddim in his night prayer, recognizing that Allah advances and prioritizes whomever He wills.
Scholarly Insights
Al-Muqaddim advances whom He wills from among His servants—in rank, in provision, and in honor. He puts things in their rightful place and advances those who deserve to be advanced.
Supplications
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu. Anta al-Muqaddimu wa Anta al-Mu'akhkhiru la ilaha illa Ant
“O Allah, forgive me for what I have done before and after, what I have done secretly and openly. You are the Expediter and the Delayer. There is no deity except You.”
Living With This Name
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Prioritize what Allah has prioritized—faith, prayer, and good character over worldly pursuits.
- 2
Trust that Al-Muqaddim advances those who are sincere, even if their advancement seems slow.
- 3
Put your best efforts forward in worship and good deeds, and leave the results to Al-Muqaddim.
- 4
When you see others advancing ahead of you, trust that Al-Muqaddim has a unique plan for you.