What is the ruling on naming oneself Khalil al-Rahman (the Intimate Friend of the Merciful One)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on naming oneself Khalil al-Rahman? Naming oneself this is a form of self-praise, and there is no Khalil of al-Rahman except Muhammad and Ibrahim (peace be upon them both). Should one not use this name?
Answer:
Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on naming oneself Khalil al-Rahman? Naming oneself this is a form of self-praise, and there is no Khalil of al-Rahman except Muhammad and Ibrahim (peace be upon them both). Should one not use this name?
Answer:
Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [559 /641] ما حكم التسمي بخليل الرحمن؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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