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الجَلِيل
Al-Jalīl Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Jalīl
- Pronunciation
- Al-Dschaliil
- English meaning
- The Majestic, The Sublime
- German meaning
- Der Majestätische, der Erhabene
- Turkish meaning
- Celal ve azamet sahibi
What does Al-Jalīl mean?
The One who is attributed with the perfection of attributes. He possesses absolute majesty and grandeur.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Jalīl in dua?
Often used in the phrase 'Owner of Majesty and Honor' to address Allah in earnest supplication.
Reflection
True majesty belongs to Allah alone; human power is but a shadow and should never lead to arrogance.
Source note
Traditionally included in the well-known list. The direct Qur'anic wording especially supports 'Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām'; 'Al-Jalīl' is traditionally/semantically derived from that meaning-field.
Traditional list basis: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507; direct Qur'anic reference for 'Dhul-Jalāli wal-Ikrām': (55:27); thematic references: (39:14) (7:143)
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