المجد لله
al-majdu lillāh
The English phrase "all glory to God" is translated into Arabic as المجد لله (al-majdu lillāh).
The phrase المجد لله is used in religious contexts to express exaltation and praise toward the Divine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of al-majdu (the glory) and lillāh (to God/for God). The word lillāh is a contraction of the preposition li (to/for) and Allāh (God).
How do you pronounce it?
al-majdu lillāh
Did you know?
- While المجد لله expresses glory, Arabic speakers more frequently use الحمد لله ('praise be to God') in daily life to respond to the question 'How are you?'
- The root of المجد ('glory') is shared with words for 'generosity' and 'nobility'. This connects the idea of divine glory to the high cultural value placed on hospitality in the Arab world.
- In the practice of Arabic calligraphy, المجد لله is often woven into complex geometric or floral patterns. These artworks turn the written phrase into a visual meditation on the Divine.
Examples in context
- المجد لله في كل حين.al-majdu lillāhi fī kulli ḥīn.All glory to God at all times.
- قل دائماً: المجد لله.qul dā'iman: al-majdu lillāh.Always say: glory to God.
- المجد لله على نِعَمِه.al-majdu lillāhi 'alā ni'amih.All glory to God for His blessings.
Example conversation
Omar and Sarah are discussing the beauty of a sunset.
- عمر Omarانظري إلى هذا المنظر الجميل يا سارة.Unzuri ila hadha al-manzar al-jamil ya Sarah.Look at this beautiful view, Sarah.
- سارة Saraإنه مذهل حقاً، المجد لله.Innahu mudhhil haqqan, al-majdu lillahi.It is truly amazing, all glory to God.
- عمر Omarسبحان الخالق على هذا الإبداع.Subhana al-khaliq 'ala hadha al-ibda'.Glory be to the Creator for this creativity.
- سارة Saraنعم، الطبيعة تعكس عظمته.Na'am, al-tabi'a ta'kisu 'azamatah.Yes, nature reflects His greatness.
