Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام) is name number 85 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "Lord of Majesty and Honour". Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram possesses both perfect majesty and boundless generosity. He is awesome in greatness and abundant in honouring His servants.
Key takeaways
- Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام) means "Lord of Majesty and Honour".
- It is name number 85 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mean?
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means Lord of Majesty and Honour. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram possesses both perfect majesty and boundless generosity. He is awesome in greatness and abundant in honouring His servants.
Reflecting on Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram - lord of majesty and honour - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mean?
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام) means "Lord of Majesty and Honour". Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram possesses both perfect majesty and boundless generosity. He is awesome in greatness and abundant in honouring His servants.
Is Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram is name number 85 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام?
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام is read as Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram and means "Lord of Majesty and Honour" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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