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Al-Majid: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Whose glory is exalted, abounding in generosity and majesty
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Arabic
الْمَاجِد
- Transliteration
- al-Mājid
- Meaning
- "Al-Majid" means the One whose honor, glory and generosity are exalted. In meaning it is very close to the name "Al-Majeed"; both express Allah's majesty as well as His abounding grace. This name expresses that Allah's greatness is joined with generosity.
In the Quran
This Name does not occur directly in this form in the Quran. It appears in the well-known list of 99 Names transmitted in Jami at-Tirmidhi 3507.
Explanation
Majesty and generosity
"Majd" is both greatness and generosity. Allah, who is Majid, possesses honor and majesty, while also granting His servants abundant favor. His greatness is joined with generosity, not with harshness.
This name in the Quran
The name "Al-Majid" (الْمَاجِد) does not occur in the Quran in exactly this form; however, the name "Al-Majeed" (الْمَجِيد), from the same root, is used for Allah in the Quran (Hud, 73; Al-Buruj, 15). As a name, "Al-Majid" appears in Jami at-Tirmidhi's list of the 99 Names of Allah (Jami at-Tirmidhi, 3507; the list portion is considered weak).
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3507
This name occurs in Jami at-Tirmidhi's narration in which the 99 Names are enumerated; the list portion of the narration is considered weak (gharib).
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the meaning of the name Al-Majid and its relation to Al-Majeed.
Related Names
Other Names with closely connected meanings.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Majid mean?
"Al-Majid" means Allah, whose honor, glory and generosity are exalted; in meaning it is very close to "Al-Majeed."Does Al-Majid occur in the Quran?
It does not occur in exactly this form (الْمَاجِد); the name "Al-Majeed" (الْمَجِيد), from the same root, occurs in the Quran (Hud, 73). As a name it appears in Jami at-Tirmidhi's list.