Al-Mājid: meaning
Name of Allah no. 65 of 99 · The Illustrious
ٱلْمَاجِدُ
Al-Mājid is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Illustrious". He is full of glory, nobility and generosity.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمَاجِدُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Mājid
- Meaning
- The Illustrious
- Number
- 65
Explanation in Arabic: الشريف الكريم الواسع الكرم
Al-Mājid in the Quran
ذُو ٱلۡعَرۡشِ ٱلۡمَجِيدُ ﴿١٥﴾
Thoo alʿarshi almajeedi
Honorable Owner of the Throne
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Mājid.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Mājid mean?
Al-Mājid (ٱلْمَاجِدُ) means "The Illustrious". He is full of glory, nobility and generosity.
Where is Al-Mājid in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Buruj 85:15. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Mājid among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Mājid is number 65.