Surah Al-Burooj 85:15
ذُو ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْمَجِيدُ
Zul 'Arshil Majeed
Honorable Owner of the Throne,
Quran 85:15. Arabic: Uthmani text (Tanzil). English: Sahih International.
Al-Maajid, the Noble.
Name 65 of the 99 Names of Allah. See its root and meaning, the verse where it appears, and how to use it in your dua.
Name 65 of 99
الْمَاجِدُ
Al-Mājid
The Noble
Root م ج د m-j-d
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Meaning
Al-Maajid explained.
Al-Maajid (الْمَاجِدُ) means The Noble. It is name 65 in the well-known list of the 99 Names of Allah. Al-Mājid is noble and glorious in His actions, generous and full of good. It shares its root with Al-Majīd.
The root and its meaning
Al-Maajid comes from the Arabic root م ج د (m-j-d), which carries the sense of glory and nobility.
Where it is in the Quran
The exact form Mājid is not in the Quran. Its root is in Al-Majīd, as in 85:15.
Calling on Allah by this Name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them" (7:180). Begin your dua with يَا مَاجِدُ (Yā Mājid) and ask for what fits its meaning. For example: "Yā Mājid, be generous with me."
- Quran 85:15, translation by Sahih International.
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Questions
Good to know.
What does Al-Maajid mean?
Al-Maajid (الْمَاجِدُ) means The Noble. Al-Mājid is noble and glorious in His actions, generous and full of good.
Is Al-Maajid in the Quran?
The exact form Mājid is not in the Quran. Its root is in Al-Majīd, as in 85:15.
How do I use Al-Maajid in dua?
Say Yā Mājid (يَا مَاجِدُ) at the start of your dua, then ask for what suits the Name, for example: "Yā Mājid, be generous with me."
Can a child be named after Al-Maajid?
Yes, as Abdul-Majid, "servant of Al-Maajid", which is a beautiful choice. Maajid on its own, without "al", is also used for people as a description, because people can have this quality in a small, limited way.