Al-Majid, the Most Glorious.

Al-Majid (الْمَجِيْدُ) means The Most Glorious. It is name 48 in the well-known list of the 99 Names of Allah. Al-Majīd is full of glory and generosity. In every prayer we end the salawat with "You are Praiseworthy, Glorious".

The root and its meaning

Al-Majid comes from the Arabic root م ج د (m-j-d), which carries the sense of glory and abundant honour.

Where it is in the Quran

The angels said it to the family of Ibrahim: "He is Praiseworthy and Glorious."

Surah Hud 11:73

قَالُوٓا۟ أَتَعْجَبِينَ مِنْ أَمْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ رَحْمَتُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَٰتُهُۥ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ ٱلْبَيْتِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ حَمِيدٌۭ مَّجِيدٌۭ

Qaalooo ata'jabeena min amril laahi rahmatul laahi wa barakaatuho 'alaikum Ahlal Bayt; innahoo Hameedum Majeed

They said, "Are you amazed at the decree of Allah? May the mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, people of the house. Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Honorable."

Quran 11:73. Arabic: Uthmani text (Tanzil). English: Sahih International.

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.

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 مَجِيْدُ (Yā Majīd) and ask for what fits its meaning. For example: "Yā Majīd, let my life give glory to You."

"O Allah, send prayers on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers on Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are Praiseworthy, Glorious." (The salawat in the tashahhud.)

Sahih al-Bukhari 3370

1. Quran 11:73, translation by Sahih International.
2. Quran 85:15, translation by Sahih International.
3. Sahih al-Bukhari 3370.

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