Majid's grandfather, Mohammad Shah, became a merchant and the largest Mauzadar of Assam, who owned large arable land and residential properties.

He was awarded CIE (Companion of Indian Empire) at ceremony in London attended by King George V.[1] Majid was a litterateur of the Assamese language.

His eldest son, Inamul Majid, served as High Commissioner of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

His second daughter, Zubaida Ataur Rahman, a social worker, was awarded the Kaisar-i-Hind Medal and she was the 1st woman president of Assam Legislative Council.

His youngest daughter, Mafida Majid, was the first Assamese Muslim woman graduate from Calcutta University.