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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The name of Allah, al-Majid (the All-Glorious), and the effects of believing in it.

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The name of Allah, al-Majid, appears in His saying:

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"The mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, O people of the house."

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"Indeed, He is Praiseworthy, All-Glorious."

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And His saying, "Owner of the Throne, the All-Glorious."

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According to the recitation of those who read it in the nominative case, al-Majid.

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This is the recitation of the seven, excluding the two Kufans, Hamzah and al-Kisa'i.

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For they read it in the genitive case, as an adjective describing the Throne.

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Al-Majd (glory) denotes vastness and reaching the ultimate limit in generosity, honor, and majesty.

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Thus, Allah, glorified be He, is al-Majid, meaning He is vast in generosity.

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There is no generosity above His generosity.

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He is glorified by His actions and His attributes.

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His creation glorifies Him due to His greatness.

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Describing Allah as al-Majid

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Indicates the abundance and vastness of His attributes of perfection.

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And the inability of the creation to encompass them.

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It also signifies the vastness of His actions, the abundance of His bounty, and its permanence.

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Among the most important effects of believing in this noble name are:

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First: Loving Allah, the Almighty and Majestic,

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Who has encompassed His creation with His generosity, grace, and mercy.

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Second:

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Ceasing to be attached to the weak creature who is inherently in need of Allah,

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Regardless of whatever limited glory or generosity that creature may possess.

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And turning instead to Allah alone, the Generous, the All-Glorious.

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Third:

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Glorifying Allah, the Exalted, magnifying Him, and revering Him,

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By frequently remembering Him and praising Him through tahlil (saying La ilaha illa Allah), takbir (saying Allahu Akbar), and hamd (praising Him).

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Fourth:

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Drawing near to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic,

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To attain a portion of His generosity and glory.

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Just as a person loves to be close to any generous and glorious individual,

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So Allah has the highest attribute.

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And to Him is the most perfect drawing near.

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This is achieved through obeying Him and seeking His pleasure,

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And by distancing oneself from His disobedience and whatever incurs His wrath, glorified be He.

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To attain glory and generosity from Him, the Almighty and Majestic.

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For Allah does not bestow glory, high status, and a good reputation

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Except upon those who worship Him alone, glorify Him, and fear Him.