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Collected by Muhammad Sajad Ali - webmaster – www.deen<strong>islam</strong>.co.uk - 10 th December 2009<br />

Everything which is not Him is insignificant; He is <strong>the</strong> Great in Majesty or Most Excellent <strong>of</strong> beings,<br />

who has rights which no o<strong>the</strong>r possesses, <strong>the</strong> Possessor <strong>of</strong> power <strong>and</strong> excellence <strong>the</strong> like <strong>of</strong> which<br />

no o<strong>the</strong>r has; He who acts are good, exceeding <strong>the</strong> good acts <strong>of</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r; <strong>the</strong> Majestic; He who<br />

disdains having <strong>the</strong> attributes <strong>of</strong> created beings; He who magnifies Himself against <strong>the</strong> proud among<br />

His creatures.<br />

Al-Mutakabbir is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />

"He is <strong>the</strong> King, <strong>the</strong> Most Pure, <strong>the</strong> Perfect Peace, <strong>the</strong> Trustworthy, <strong>the</strong><br />

Safeguarder, <strong>the</strong> Almighty, <strong>the</strong> Compeller, <strong>the</strong> Supremely Great." (59:23)<br />

Al-Jalîl: The Majestic<br />

The Majestic, Great in respect <strong>of</strong> rank or dignity. His order must be obeyed <strong>and</strong> carried out. This<br />

refers <strong>to</strong> His attributes. He is great in dignity because <strong>of</strong> His creating <strong>the</strong> great things which are<br />

indicative <strong>of</strong> Him, or because He is <strong>to</strong>o great <strong>to</strong> be comprehended within limits or perceived by <strong>the</strong><br />

senses.<br />

Al-Jalil is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />

Dhû'l-Jalâl wa'l-Ikrâm: The Lord <strong>of</strong> Majesty <strong>and</strong> Generosity<br />

T<strong>the</strong> One who should be revered <strong>and</strong> honoured. Ibn 'Abbas said that "Dhu'l-Jalal" means "Full <strong>of</strong><br />

Majesty."<br />

Dhu'l-Jalal wa'l-Ikram is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ninety-Nine <strong>Names</strong>.<br />

"Blessed be <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> your Lord, Master <strong>of</strong> Majesty <strong>and</strong> Generosity." (55:77)<br />

Al-Jamîl: The Beautiful<br />

Comely or goodly in deeds, or an Abundant bes<strong>to</strong>wer <strong>of</strong> good things.<br />

"<strong>Allah</strong> is Beautiful <strong>and</strong> loves beauty" (Muslim)<br />

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