Qalam Institute Podcast The Names : EP 15 – Al Muqaddim & Al Mu’akhkhir
Jan 15, 2026
Dive into the transformative meanings of Al-Muqaddim and Al-Mu'akhkhir, the names representing divine advancement and postponement. Discover how embracing delays can lead to profound growth, much like the story of Prophet Yusuf. Sheikh Maka'il emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in every season of life and offers a powerful dua for contentment. Learn how our perceptions of provision and support can shift, along with practical ways to encourage others' progress. Transform spiritual setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
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Timing Is Divine, Not Circumstantial
- Allah is both the one who brings things forward and the one who delays them, so timing is divine, not merely circumstantial.
- Understanding Al-Muqaddim wa Al-Muakhkhir removes the 'should have' mindset and reframes delays as purposeful.
Use The Dua For Contentment Daily
- Say the Prophet's recommended dua before leaving home: ask Allah to bless your soul, wealth, and deen and to make you pleased with your lot.
- Add the line asking not to hasten what He delayed or delay what He hastened to cultivate contentment.
Delay Can Be The Hidden Gift
- Delays can be the mechanism by which Allah prepares and positions you for greater outcomes, as shown in the story of Yusuf (Joseph).
- What looks like holding back may actually be the very gift that enables future elevation.