What is the ruling on naming someone Khalil al-Rahman (the Intimate Friend of the Merciful) or Khalil Allah (the Intimate Friend of Allah)?
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible to name someone Khalil al-Rahman or Khalil Allah?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible except for Ibrahim and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon them both). Yes.
He asks: Is it permissible to name someone Khalil al-Rahman or Khalil Allah?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible except for Ibrahim and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon them both). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم التسمية بـخليل الرحمن أو خليل الله؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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