ذُو ٱلْجَلَٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ
Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram
"The Lord of Majesty and Bounty"
Meaning in English
The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
Meaning in Urdu
جلال اور انعام والا
Explanation
The name Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram (ذُو ٱلْجَلَٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ) comes from an Arabic root which conveys the deepest essence of its meaning. To understand this attribute is to understand how Allah interacts with His creation through this specific manifestation of His power, mercy, or majesty.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting "Dhul-Jalali-Wal-Ikram" brings honor and generosity from all directions. It is one of the most comprehensive names encompassing Allah's majesty and bounty.
Quranic Reference
This beautiful name is invoked in the Quran to remind believers of Allah's absolute perfection and to encourage calling upon Him through His most beautiful names.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
"And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them." (Surah Al-A'raf 7:180)
Practical Lessons
- Recognize this attribute in your daily life and trust in Allah's infinite wisdom.
- Call upon Him using this specific name when making dua related to its meaning.
- Emulate the positive traits associated with this name in your interactions with others, to the extent humanly possible (e.g., being merciful).