85 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
"Lord of Majesty and Honor" — the 85th of the 99 Names of Allah
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Feared for His majesty, loved for His generosity.
In the Quran: Quran 55:78
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). Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
What does Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mean?
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ) means "Lord of Majesty and Honor" in English. It is the 85th of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. Feared for His majesty, loved for His generosity.
How is Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram written in Arabic?
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram is written in Arabic as ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram literally means "The Lord of Majesty and Honor".
Is Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram is referenced in Quran 55:78. The Quran describes Allah using His most beautiful names throughout its verses, and this particular name appears in Surah 55.
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).