The Name Al-Majeed is related in meaning to the combination of three other Beautiful Names, Al-Jaleel (the Majestic), Al-Kareem (The Generous) and Al-Wahhaab (The Bestower). Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Honorable. and Honorable Owner of the Throne. He is vast in greatness, honor, respect, might and glory.Īl-Majeed Himself said : 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. When applied to Allah (swt), it’s implied that He’s Al-Majeed – The All-Glorious and Honourable.
O ne who is majeed is a very highly distinguished person, from honourable roots and often showing his favours to others. This root appears 4 times in the Quran as the adjective majeed (Glorious). Majd refers to a complete authority (sultan) and sovereignity (‘ adhamah). This root includes the meanings of being glorious, dignified, majestic and exceedingly generous.
Majeed comes from the root meem-jeem-daal, which points out to the attribute of glory and honor ( majd). The All-Glorious, the Majestic, and Most-Honourable All praise and glory is for Him only due to the perfection of His attributes and His deeds towards the creation! He’s the One Whose essence is pure and absolute perfect: His dazzling glory, dignity, nobility, honor and limitless compassion and generosity to us is without any fault or deficiency. Allah calls Himself Al-Majeed- The Glorious, The Most Honorable – on two occasions in the Quran.