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The Meaning of “And Exalted is Your Majesty” in the Opening Supplication

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: In the opening supplication, what is the meaning of the phrase “And Exalted is Your Majesty”?

Answer:
“Majesty” (Jad) refers to greatness. So “And Exalted is Your Majesty” means “Great is Your greatness.” Yes.
Source شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومن مكايده التي كاد بها الإسلام وأهله : الحيل والمكر والخداع — islamhouse.com (1:09:03)

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