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الْمُقَدِّمُ
Al-Muqaddim
"The Expediter" — the 71st of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
He advances whom He wills for reasons only He knows.
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Al-Muqaddim is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Muqaddim
What does Al-Muqaddim mean?
Al-Muqaddim (الْمُقَدِّمُ) means "The Expediter" in English. It is the 71st of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. He advances whom He wills for reasons only He knows.
How is Al-Muqaddim written in Arabic?
Al-Muqaddim is written in Arabic as الْمُقَدِّمُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Muqaddim literally means "The Expediter".
Is Al-Muqaddim mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Muqaddim appears in the wider Islamic tradition of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), which are compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith. Not every name has a single Quranic verse citation, but they collectively describe Allah's attributes as revealed in Islamic scripture.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).