Names of Allah
Al-Majid
Al-Majīd
The Glorious, the Most Honorable — exalted in glory, dignity and praiseworthy actions.
What does Al-Majid mean?
Al-Majid is one of the 99 Names of Allah, meaning "The All-Glorious," "The Most Noble and Generous". It uniquely combines two qualities: supreme majesty and greatness (the loftiness of His being), and abundant generosity and goodness (the nobility of His giving). He is glorious in Himself and gracious to His servants — greatness joined to kindness.
The Meaning in Depth
The Arabic majd is richer than "glory" alone: it denotes an honour that is exalted yet overflowing with good. Al-Majid possesses every quality of grandeur, and from that grandeur flows endless generosity. Both the Quran itself and the Throne of God are described as "Majid" (50:1, 85:15), and Allah is "Praiseworthy and Glorious" (Hamid Majid, 11:73) — uniting praise, majesty, and bounty.
Al-Majid in the Quran
- "...He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (Hamid Majid)." (11:73)
- "Owner of the Throne, the Glorious (al-Majid)." (85:15)
- "Qaf. By the honoured (al-Majid) Quran." (50:1)
Living by This Name
Al-Majid teaches the believer that true nobility unites greatness with generosity — that real honour is not in self-exaltation but in giving good to others. It draws the heart to glorify Allah for both His majesty and His bounty, and inspires the believer to noble character: dignity joined with generosity, strength joined with kindness, reflecting in a human measure the glory of Al-Majid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Al-Majid different from Al-Karim and Al-Hamid?
They overlap in beauty. Al-Karim emphasises generosity and noble giving; Al-Hamid emphasises being worthy of all praise; Al-Majid uniquely fuses majesty and generosity together — glory that is at once exalted and abundantly good. Together they paint the fullness of God's noble perfection.
Why are the Quran and the Throne described as "Majid"?
To convey their exalted honour and abundant good. The Quran is "majid" — noble, glorious, and overflowing with guidance and blessing; the Throne is "majid" — supreme in grandeur. Both reflect the glory of Al-Majid, their Lord.
Etymology & origin
Al-Majid (المجيد) is from the root M-J-D (م-ج-د), meaning "glory, nobility, honour, and abundant goodness". Majd combines greatness with generosity — a nobility that is both exalted and giving. Al-Majid is the All-Glorious: the One perfect in majesty and honour, abundant in goodness and noble in His deeds.
References
- Quran:
- 11:73, 50:1, 85:15
- Hadith:
- Bukhari 3370 (the words of the Tashahhud: "innaka Hamidun Majid"); Muslim 406 (the salah upon the Prophet ends with Hamid Majid); Tirmidhi 3383 (the glorification of Allah); Bukhari 4797 (the glory of Allah's Throne)
Related terms
Al-Aziz
The Almighty, the Invincible — possessing absolute might and honor that nothing can overcome.
Al-Hamid
The Praiseworthy — deserving of all praise in His essence, attributes and actions.
Al-Karim
The Most Generous, the Noble — who gives abundantly without expecting return, even to those who disobey.
Al-Malik
The King, the Sovereign — the Absolute Ruler whose dominion encompasses everything in existence.
Surah
A chapter of the Quran. The Quran contains 114 surahs of varying length, from Al-Baqarah (286 verses) to Al-Kawthar (3 verses), each with its own name and theme.