What Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram means
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram means the Lord of Majesty and Honour. He has all the greatness that fills hearts with awe (jalal), and He honours His servants and is generous to them (ikram). When everything on earth passes away, the Face of your Lord will remain, Owner of Majesty and Honour (55:26-27).
- Arabic
- ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
- Root
- ج ل ل: majesty; ك ر م: honour, generosity
- Meaning
- Lord of majesty and honour
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
وَيَبْقَىٰ وَجْهُ رَبِّكَ ذُو ٱلْجَلَٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ
تَبَٰرَكَ ٱسْمُ رَبِّكَ ذِى ٱلْجَلَٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ
Living by this name
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Keep saying: Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram' (at-Tirmidhi). Use it often when you call on Allah in dua.