41 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْجَلِيلُ
Al-Jalil
"The Majestic" — the 41st of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
Overwhelming in glory and grandeur.
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Al-Jalil is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Jalil
What does Al-Jalil mean?
Al-Jalil (الْجَلِيلُ) means "The Majestic" in English. It is the 41st of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Overwhelming in glory and grandeur.
How is Al-Jalil written in Arabic?
Al-Jalil is written in Arabic as الْجَلِيلُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Jalil literally means "The Majestic".
Is Al-Jalil mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Jalil appears in the wider Islamic tradition of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), which are compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith. Not every name has a single Quranic verse citation, but they collectively describe Allah's attributes as revealed in Islamic scripture.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).