الْمَاجِدُ
Al-Maajid
"The Glorious"
Meaning in English
The Glorious
Meaning in Urdu
بزرگی والا
Explanation
Al-Maajid (similar to Al-Majeed) is the Glorious, the Noble, the Magnificent. While Al-Majeed refers to the abundance of His glory and majesty, Al-Maajid emphasizes His inherent nobility and the beautiful way He treats His creation. He is noble in His forgiveness, glorious in His giving, and magnificent in His patience. His glory is perfect and untarnished by the sins of humanity.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting "Ya Maajid" purifies the heart and grants the reciter a noble character. It is recited to attain honor in this world and the next, by attaching oneself to the Source of all nobility.
Quranic Reference
Surah Al-Buruj (85:15)
ذُو الْعَرْشِ الْمَجِيدُ
"Honorable Owner of the Throne." - Surah Al-Buruj (85:15)
Practical Lessons
- Act with nobility (majd) in your dealings with others; do not be petty or vindictive.
- Recognize that true glory belongs to Allah alone; human glory is an illusion.
- Praise Allah abundantly using the Salawat (Durood) to connect with His majesty.
- Do not demean yourself with sins; you are a servant of The Glorious.