Al-Muqaddim: meaning
Name of Allah no. 71 of 99 · The Expediter
ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ
Al-Muqaddim is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Expediter". He brings forward whom and what He wills, in rank and in time. The Prophet ﷺ used the name in his supplications (al-Bukhari).
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Muqaddim
- Meaning
- The Expediter
- Number
- 71
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يقدّم 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-Muqaddim mean?
Al-Muqaddim (ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ) means "The Expediter". He brings forward whom and what He wills, in rank and in time. The Prophet ﷺ used the name in his supplications (al-Bukhari).
Where is Al-Muqaddim 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-Muqaddim among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Muqaddim is number 71.