Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Possessor of Majesty and Bounty)

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by At-Termedhy - An-Nasaa’i - Narrated by Ahmad

Authenticity grade : Authentic hadith

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Posses…

عن أنس رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رسُولُ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «ألِظُّوا بـ (يَاذا الجَلاَلِ والإكْرامِ)».

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Possessor of Majesty and Bounty).”

Explanation of the hadith: Recite frequently: Yādha al-jalāl wa al-ikrām (O Posses…

The Arabic imperative 'alizzu' used in this Hadīth means be "persistent in doing something". The meaning: Hold on to this supplication and keep repeating it. This is a virtuous supplication as it includes a name of Allah said to be His most glorious Name, since it encompasses all the attributes of Lordship and Divinity.

Categories : Prophetic Guidance on Remembering Allah · Reported Supplications

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