The Majestic

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الجليل
The Majestic
The One to whom majestic attributes and perfection belong

Updated on 13 August 2026 at 4:39 AM

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The Majestic is one of the 99 beautiful names of Allah. Its meaning: The One to whom majestic attributes and perfection belong.

How to pronounce the name The Majestic

To pronounce the name The Majestic in Arabic, we say: Al-Jalil.

It is written in Arabic: الجليل.

Origin and breakdown of The Majestic

From the Arabic root ج-ل-ل (j-l-l, majesty and greatness), on the pattern فَعِيل (fa'il), it denotes sublime majesty and exalted greatness.

Meaning and importance of The Majestic

The Name “The Majestic” means: The One to whom majestic attributes and perfection belong. It affirms a perfection belonging to Allah without defect, limit, or resemblance to creation. In al-Ghazali’s perspective, the believer never claims to share the divine attribute in its reality; instead, the Name gives an orientation suited to the condition of a servant.

Meditating on this Name calls the believer to grow in reverence and humility, never ascribing to creation what belongs only to the Creator. Knowledge of the Name thereby becomes worship, refinement of character, and trust in Allah alone.

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