No. 75 || § 94, 95 Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter), Al-Muakhkhir (The Delayer)
CONTENTS:
0:00 - 1:30:
Introduction. A discussion of how the names of Allah, al-Muqaddim and al-Mu'akhkhir, must be mentioned together, as only their combination conveys the full meaning. A hadith is cited in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recites these names before the night prayer.
1:31 - 3:10:
A detailed explanation of the meanings of the names: al-Muqaddim is the one who advances, and al-Mu'akhkhir is the one who pushes back. Examples from life. Quotes from al-Khattabi about how Allah arranges everything in its place according to His wisdom.
3:11 - 5:00:
Quotes from al-Nawawi and Sheikh al-Sa'di on how Allah advances and relegates people and events according to His wisdom. Examples of the differences between prophets and ordinary people. The importance of mentioning names together.
5:01 - 7:00:
The influence of belief in the names al-Muqaddim and al-Mu'akhhir on a believer's behavior. The realization that only Allah determines the order of things frees one from fear of people and encourages one to place one's hope solely in Him.
7:01 - 9:00:
True excellence lies in striving for the pleasure of Allah and Paradise, not in the accumulation of worldly goods. Examples from the lives of the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) confirm this idea.
9:01–11:00:
Allah's wisdom lies in the fact that He moves and moves events and people. Examples of differences in lifespans, the elevation of some people over others, and other manifestations of Divine wisdom.
11:01–11:47:
Conclusion. A reminder of the importance of agreeing with Allah's decisions and seeking His pleasure. Stories from the life of Umar ibn al-Khattab about the preference of God-fearing people over noble worldly people.
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