Al-Majeed

The root. Al-Majeed comes from m-j-d, the root behind majd, glory that combines greatness with generosity rather than naming either alone — a majīd is not simply exalted but exalted in a way that is felt through what is given, honor that shows itself in largesse rather than staying abstract. Al-Majeed is shaped on the faʿīl pattern, naming this glory as a settled and complete attribute.

What it means here. Al-Majeed is read as a glory that unites the height of Al-Aliyy with the generosity of Al-Kareem — a nobility so complete that His majesty and His giving cannot really be separated, since even the honor of His name is itself a kind of favor to whoever calls on it. It is closely paired with Al-Hameed, "the Praiseworthy," the two together affirming that His glory is not merely held but rightly deserves the praise it receives.

Where it is met. Al-Majeed is named directly in Surah Al-Buruj, describing Allah as "Possessor of the Throne, Glorious." Surah Hud pairs it with Al-Hameed in the words of the angels to Ibrahim's household, "indeed He is Praiseworthy, Glorious." The same root also describes the Quran itself as majīd in Surah Al-Buruj and Surah Qaf, and gives its name to at-tashahhud's closing supplication upon the Prophet, asking the blessing due to one who is Praiseworthy and Glorious.