Meaning & Origin
One who is devoted to prayer and worship. Sajjad is a title given to the Imams of the Ahlulbayt.
Spiritual meaning
He who is always in prayer
Language details
Sajjad
One who prostrates, a person who frequently performs prostration
سجاد
سجدہ کرنے والا، بہت سجدہ کرنے والا
سجاد
سجدہ کرنے والا، بہت سجدہ کرنے والا
सज्जाद
बहुत सजदा करने वाला, भगवान के आगे सिर झुकाने वाला
سجد
سجدہ کوونکی، ډیر سجدہ کوونکی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
sah-jahd
/sɑːdʒɑːd/
Lucky number
4
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
8
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Sajjad is an Arabic name with deep cultural significance for Muslims, particularly for those within the Shia sect. The title is derived from the name of the third Imam of Ahlulbayt, Imam Husain ibn Ali's son, Ali ibn Husain (as), who was named Al-Sajjad. He was renowned for his unmarred devotion to Allah throughout his life. The tradition of naming children after the holy figures of Islam is a crucial part of Muslim culture, and being named Sajjad serves as a constant reminder of the importance of devotion and prayer in a Muslim's life.
The name Sajjad holds immense spiritual significance for Muslims as it represents one who is in a state of constant communion with Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is reported to have said, "The best of my nation are my household and their followers." (Bukhari) The Imams of the Ahlulbayt, to whom the title Sajjad is most prominently associated, were the inheritors of Prophet Muhammad's spiritual and temporal responsibilities. Naming a child Sajjad not only serves as a reminder of the child's potential to connect deeply with Allah but also emphasizes the importance of following in the footsteps of these great scholars, leaders, and spiritual guides. It is a powerful reaction against the apathy and disconnection many people experience from their faith in today's secularized society.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Historical records show that Sajjad was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Sajjad carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
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