Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward while you’re stuck waiting? When trials feel long or blessings pass too quickly, it’s easy to feel frustrated with the timing of life. But the Prophet ﷺ warned that when we curse time, we are actually speaking against the One who controls it.
In this episode of The Name I Need, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Divine Names Al-Qaabid (The Withholder), Al-Baasit (The Expander), Al-Muqaddim (The One who brings forward), and Al-Muʾakhir (The One who delays). These names teach us that what feels like restriction may actually be protection, and what feels like delay may be preparation for something greater.
Through reflections on the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) and the rhythm of hardship and ease in our lives, this episode reminds us that Allah controls every moment with perfect wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered why your du’a feels delayed or why life seems paused, this is a reminder to trust the One who holds time itself.
00:00 Why Cursing Time Is Dangerous
00:31 Why Waiting and Delays Hurt So Much
01:21 Who Really Controls the “Remote” of Your Life
02:09 The Hidden Blessings in the Waiting
03:16 Allah Withholds and Expands
03:39 Wealth and Hardship Are Both Tests
04:36 The Great Justice of the Hereafter
05:08 Every Night Your Soul Is Returned
06:03 The Inhale and Exhale of the Soul
06:32 The Prophet’s Squeeze Before Expansion
07:29 Cycles of Strength and Hardship in History
08:53 The Perfect Timing in Yusuf’s Story
09:40 Learning to Trust Allah’s Pace
10:10 A Du’a for Contentment With Allah’s Decree
11:49 Repentance and Looking Inward
12:59 Closing Du'a: A Du'a to Trust Allah's Timing
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NOTE: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.
