Ḏhū l-Jalāli wa-l-ʾIkrām (), also spelled Zal Jalali wal Ikrom, meaning The Possessor of Majesty and Honour, is one of the names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It is widely regarded by classical scholars and hadith literature as one of the greatest (Al-Ism al-A'zam) and most comprehensive names of God.
The name, mentioned in Quran in surah Ar-Rahman, combines the two concepts of Majesty or Grandeur and Honour, expressing Allah’s infinite sovereignty and beneficence. Al Tabarī, M. (1987) Jāmi‘ al Bayān ‘an Ta’wīl Āy al Qur’ān, vol. 27. Cairo: Dār al Ma‘ārif
Scholars such as Imam Bayhaqi mentions that the term The Glorious face of Allah, is an attribute of Allah, rather than form or image. Bayhaqī, A. (n.d.) al‑Asmā’ wa‑ṣ‑Ṣifāt. Cairo: Dār al‑Kutub al‑‘Ilmiyyah Similarly, Ibn Kathīr, explains the Face of your Lord as referring to Allah’s Essence, everlasting and unperishing.Ibn Kathīr, I. (2000) Tafsīr al Qur’ān al ‘Aẓīm, vol. 7. Riyadh: Dār Ṭayyibah
According to Scottish historian W. Montgomery Watt, the Dhul Jalāli wal Ikrām epithet conveys a fusion of God’s supremacy with the moral principles articulated in Divine command theory. He further explains that the name functions as a literary and theological doctrine that emphasises God’s exaltedness and greatness in contrast to human frailty. Watt, W.M. (1979) Islamic Philosophy and Theology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press
Qu'ranic verse The verse in Quran states:
The verse in Surah Ar-Rahman concludes by praising God as the One whose majesty and honour are in absolute perfection. After describing the beauty and peace of paradise, the final line reminds the reader that all these blessings come from God’s greatness and His endless generosity. It highlights that every favour mentioned in the passage reflects His supreme glory and noble kindness.
Reported virtues and supplications Aisha (ra) reported: When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ pronounced salutation, his salutation took longer than it took him to say:
(اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ)
On another hadith, Anas ibn Malik narrated: "I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and a man was offering prayer. He then made supplication"
(اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ)
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