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The Delayer

الْمُؤَخِّرُ

Al Mu’akhir

Is He who is free from the characteristics of creatures and better than any creature; The one who intends the slowness of events and slows down certain things in the eyes of people according to a destiny and grants each thing a value, a rank, a time and characteristics which suit it according to a wisdom (cf no 71)

Summary

The name Al Mu'akhir emphasizes the concept that Allah has the ultimate authority over what happens when, reminding believers that everything unfolds in the timing that is best according to divine wisdom. Its origin can be traced to the Arabic language and Islamic teachings, reflecting the understanding of God's nature as encompassing all aspects of time and existence.
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