What Al-Majid means
Al-Majid means the Most Glorious, who has perfect glory, honour and generosity. His glory shows in His great qualities and in the many good things He gives. Muslims mention this name in every prayer, in the salawat upon the Prophet that ends: 'innaka Hamidun Majid', You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.
- Arabic
- الْمَجِيدُ
- Root
- م ج د: glory, nobility
- Meaning
- The Most Glorious
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
قَالُوٓا۟ أَتَعْجَبِينَ مِنْ أَمْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ رَحْمَتُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَٰتُهُۥ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ ٱلْبَيْتِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ حَمِيدٌۭ مَّجِيدٌۭ
Living by this name
Glorify Allah often and praise Him for His blessings. Say the salawat in every prayer with its ending 'innaka Hamidun Majid'.