AL-MUQADDIM (المقدم). “The Bringer-forward.” One of the ninety-nine names or attributes of God. It does not occur in the Qurʾān, but is given in the Ḥadīs̤.
MUQAUQIS (مقوقس). The Roman Viceroy of Egypt; al-Muqauqis being his official title.
Muḥammad, in the year A.H. 7 (A.D. 628), sent an embassy to this official, inviting him to Islām. The Governor received the embassy kindly, and sent the following reply, “I am aware that a prophet is yet to arise; but I am of opinion he will appear in Syria. Thy messenger hath been received with honour. I send for thine acceptance two female slaves, who are much admired by the Copts, and also a present of raiment, and a mule for thee to ride on.”
Mary, the fairest of the Coptic damsels, Muḥammad kept for himself, and gave the other to Ḥassān the poet. [[MUHAMMAD], [MARY THE COPT].]
MUQĀYAẒAH (مقايضة). Exchanging, bartering, giving an equivalent in anything but money. (Hidāyah, Arabic ed., vol. iii. p. 8.)
AL-MUQĪT (المقيت). “The Mighty or Guardian.” One of the ninety-nine names or attributes of God. [Sūrah iv. 88]: “Verily God keepeth watch over everything.”
AL-MUQSIT̤ (المقسط). “The Equitable.” One of the ninety-nine names or attributes of God. It does not occur in the Qurʾān, but is given in the Ḥadīs̤.
MUQTADĀ (مقتدى). Lit. “Followed, worthy to be followed.” An exemplary person, as being eminent for sanctity of character.
MUQTADĪ (مقتدى). “Follower.” The person who stands behind the Imām in the usual prayers and recites the Iqāmah. [[IQAMAH].]
AL-MUQTADIR (المقتدر). “The Powerful or Prevailing.” One of the ninety-nine names or attributes of God. It occurs three times in the Qurʾān:—