Al-Muʾakhkhir: meaning
Name of Allah no. 72 of 99 · The Delayer
ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ
Al-Muʾakhkhir is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Delayer". He holds back whom and what He wills, in His wisdom. Together with al-Muqaddim in the Prophet's ﷺ supplication (al-Bukhari).
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Muʾakhkhir
- Meaning
- The Delayer
- Number
- 72
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يؤخر من يشاء بحكمته
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. This name is said together with its counterpart: Yā Muqaddim, yā Muʾakhkhir.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Muʾakhkhir mean?
Al-Muʾakhkhir (ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ) means "The Delayer". He holds back whom and what He wills, in His wisdom. Together with al-Muqaddim in the Prophet's ﷺ supplication (al-Bukhari).
Where is Al-Muʾakhkhir in the Quran?
The name does not occur word for word in the Quran. It belongs to the well-known list of the 99 names in at-Tirmidhi.
Which number is Al-Muʾakhkhir among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Muʾakhkhir is number 72.