Naming Oneself 'Abd al-Khayr
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Fatwa number ( 15030 )
Q: I inform you that my name is ( 'Abd al-Khayr ). Is this name valid in the Shari'ah? Since al-Khayr is not among the ninety-nine names of Allah, what should I do? May Allah reward you with good. And peace be upon you.
A: This naming is not permissible. You may name yourself 'Abd Allah or 'Abd al-Rahman, or similar names that are permissible in the Shari'ah. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: I inform you that my name is ( 'Abd al-Khayr ). Is this name valid in the Shari'ah? Since al-Khayr is not among the ninety-nine names of Allah, what should I do? May Allah reward you with good. And peace be upon you.
A: This naming is not permissible. You may name yourself 'Abd Allah or 'Abd al-Rahman, or similar names that are permissible in the Shari'ah. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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