Name 85
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
Possessor of Majesty and Generosity.
About
This name brings two ideas together. Jalal comes from the root j-l-l and conveys greatness, exaltedness, and awe. Ikram comes from k-r-m and means generosity, grace, and hospitality offered without expecting anything back. Dhu simply means "possessor of."
The name expresses that Allah holds both a majesty no mind can encompass and a boundless generosity toward His servants. Majesty suggests distance; generosity suggests closeness. This name says both are united in Him: His awe never overshadows His kindness, and His kindness never diminishes His awe.
The phrase appears twice in Surah Ar-Rahman (verses 27 and 78). Verses 26-27 declare that everything on earth will perish, while the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor, remains.
From the Qur'an
Everyone upon it [i.e., the earth] will perish, And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.
Reflection
Some moments leave you speechless: a vast landscape, a night full of stars, a baby's first breath. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram reminds you that the One behind that grandeur is also the One who is generous to you. Thinking about how everything passes can make you sad, but knowing that what remains is both majestic and generous turns that sadness into trust. The next time you give something, try giving without expecting anything in return.
Today's practice
Offer a small treat or kindness to a guest, a coworker, or a family member today for no particular reason.
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