Name 65 of 99
الْمَاجِدُ
Al-Maajid – The Illustrious, the Noble
- Transliteration
- Al-Maajid
- Meaning
- The Illustrious, the Noble
- Arabic root
- م ج د
- Theme
- Majesty and perfection
Meaning of Al-Maajid
Al-Maajid shares its root with Al-Majid (48) and expresses glory, nobility and abundant generosity. Scholars note that Al-Majid is the more intensive form, while Al-Maajid also affirms that glory is an established quality of Allah.
This form does not appear in the Quran; the closely related name al-Majid does (see Surah Hud 11:73). It is included in the list narrated by at-Tirmidhi.
Al-Maajid in the Quran
This name is not found in this exact form in the Quran. It is part of the list of names narrated in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (3507), and scholars have explained its meaning from the Arabic language and from the general teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
Reflection
Recognising the source of all nobility moves us to act nobly.
Related names: majesty and perfection
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Maajid mean?
Al-Maajid (الْمَاجِدُ) means "The Illustrious, the Noble". Al-Maajid shares its root with Al-Majid (48) and expresses glory, nobility and abundant generosity. Scholars note that Al-Majid is the more intensive form, while Al-Maajid also affirms that glory is an established quality of Allah.
Is Al-Maajid mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Maajid does not appear in this form in the Quran. It is part of the well-known list of 99 names narrated in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (3507).
The list of 99 names follows the order of the narration in Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507, without the name “Allah”, and adds Al-Ahad from Sunan Ibn Majah 3861. The hadith that Allah has ninety-nine names is in Sahih al-Bukhari 2736 and Sahih Muslim 2677. Quran text: Tanzil (Uthmani); translation: Marmaduke Pickthall (1930, public domain).