Sabeel An-Nur

الْجَلِيلُ

Al-Jalil

1. Explanation of the Name

Al‑Jalīl comes from the root ج‑ل‑ل (J‑L‑L), meaning “to be great,” “to be majestic,” and “to be revered.” This Name proclaims that Allah is The Majestic, The Honored, whose grandeur and dignity are unmatched and command the highest reverence.

As The Sublime One, He is exalted above all creation in majesty and honor, and every attribute of greatness reflects His noble essence.

2. About This Name

Al‑Jalīl appears in the Qur’an to remind us of Allah’s majestic authority and the honor due to Him alone.

“He is Allah; there is no deity except Him — the Sovereign, the Pure, the Source of Peace, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior, the Most Generous, the Forgiving, the Responsive, the Majestic (Al‑Jalīl), the Wise.”
— Qur’an 59 : 23

Recognizing Allah as Al‑Jalīl fills our hearts with awe, drawing us to honor Him in our worship and daily conduct.

3. Spiritual Reflection

Reflecting on Al‑Jalīl invites us to cultivate reverence and humility, acknowledging that true greatness resides only with Allah.

“And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead [others] from the way of Allah without knowledge and takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment.”
— Qur’an 31 : 6
Reflection prompt:
When have you experienced a moment that humbled you before Allah’s majesty? Whisper “Yā Jalīl” and let your soul bow in reverence.
Action step:
Choose one act of worship—prayer, remembrance, or charity—to perform with focused reverence today, reflecting the honor due to Al‑Jalīl.
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