Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 86
ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَام
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram
The Possessor of majesty and generosity.
ABJAD VALUE1100
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of both honor and generosity, and of one’s dua being accepted.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mean?
Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram means the Possessor of both grandeur and generosity. It conveys two aspects that seem opposite at once: the One who inspires fear with His awe and draws near with His generosity. Together with Malik al-Mulk, it is one of the two names among the names of Allah made up of two words.
In the Quran: It occurs in Surah ar-Rahman, verses 27 and 78; the surah ends with this name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram mean?
It means the Possessor of jalal (grandeur, awe) and ikram (kindness, generosity). It expresses at once that Allah is both feared and hoped for.
Does this name occur in the prayer?
In the tasbih after the prayer, mentioning it by saying “Tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram” is a common practice.
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