Names of Allah
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ٱلْمَجِيدُ

Al-Majeed

The Most Glorious

Quranic Reference: Surah Hud 11:73

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Glory Beyond Compare

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Scholarly Explanation

He is described with the Attributes of glory, grandeur, greatness and magnificence. He is the One who is greater, more exalted and magnificent than anything. He is glorified and magnified in the hearts of His friends and close ones, their hearts overflow with His greatness and magnificence, submission to Him and humility before His grandeur.

Owner of the Throne, al-Majid.

[al-Buruj (85): 15]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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What worldly glory are you chasing that pales before Al-Majeed?
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Prophetic Traditions

قُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Say: O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

Al-Majeed appears in the salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, connecting His glory to His blessings upon His chosen ones.

Ka'b ibn 'Ujrah رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari 3370
Sahih

Scholarly Insights

Al-Majeed combines the meanings of greatness, generosity, and vastness. His glory is not a static attribute but is actively manifested in His endless giving, mercy, and dominion.

Ibn al-QayyimNuniyyah

Al-Majeed is the One who is glorious and magnificent in His essence, attributes, and actions. He is glorified and venerated in the hearts of His devoted servants.

Shaykh as-Sa'diTayseer al-Kareem ar-Rahman

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Glory Beyond Compare

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Living With Al-Majeed

  • 1

    Recite the complete salawat (Ibrahimiyyah) frequently, invoking Al-Majeed with understanding.

  • 2

    Seek glory through obedience to Allah, not through worldly status or material possessions.

  • 3

    Reflect on the Quran as the words of Al-Majeed—approach it with reverence and awe.