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الْمَجِيدُ

Al-Majid

The Glorious

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Meaning & Explanation

Root: م-ج-د(Glory, nobility, honor)

Al-Majid is the One who possesses perfect glory and nobility. His glory is absolute - in His essence, His attributes, and His actions. He is glorious in His generosity, glorious in His forgiveness, and glorious in everything He does.

Quran References

2 verses

Context: Angels announcing good news to Ibrahim

إِنَّهُ حَمِيدٌ مَّجِيدٌ

Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious

— Surah HudAyah 73

Context: Describing Allah's majestic throne

ذُو الْعَرْشِ الْمَجِيدُ

Owner of the Glorious Throne

— Surah Al-BurujAyah 15

Exemplifying Story

hadith

The Glorification in the Tashahhud

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim

The Prophet ﷺ taught us to glorify Allah in every prayer during the tashahhud: "Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aali Muhammad kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahim wa 'ala aali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid." (O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious). This supplication, recited by millions daily, affirms that Al-Majid's glory extends through His chosen servants and their families across generations.

Lesson

Al-Majid's glory shines through those He chooses and honors. By connecting to His chosen ones through prayer, we connect to His eternal glory.

How to Live By This Name

  • 1
    Glorify Allah through your worship and remembrance
  • 2
    Conduct yourself with dignity and noble character
  • 3
    Recognize that all true glory belongs to Allah
  • 4
    Aspire to noble deeds that reflect Allah's glory

Du'a: Ya Majid, honor me with Your glory and grant me noble character.