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Sajjad

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sah-jahd/sɑːdʒɑːd/

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Saturday
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Arabic
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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

🇺🇸English

Sajjad

One who prostrates, a person who frequently performs prostration

🇵🇰Urdu

سجاد

سجدہ کرنے والا، بہت سجدہ کرنے والا

🇸🇦Arabic

سجاد

سجدہ کرنے والا، بہت سجدہ کرنے والا

🇮🇳Hindi

सज्जाद

बहुत सजदा करने वाला, भगवान के आगे सिर झुकाने वाला

🇦🇫Pashto

سجد

سجدہ کوونکی، ډیر سجدہ کوونکی

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

sah-jahd

/sɑːdʒɑːd/

Lucky number

4

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

BlueGreen

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Historical references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

Notable people with this name

Sajjad DelafroozSajjad AliSajjad Lone

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