The ruling on naming a man 'Ala Allah
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: A man has named himself 'Ala Allah, so what is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh:
This is strange; it is the first time we have heard of it. It is obligatory that he change this name, because it has no correct meaning.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says:
The Shaykh:
His intention is "upon Allah," as they say "upon Allah," meaning "upon Allah we rely," even though this is not a known name.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Instead of saying 'Abdullah, or 'Abd al-Rahman, or 'Abd al-'Aziz, or 'Abd al-Karim, he says 'Ala Allah.
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: A man has named himself 'Ala Allah, so what is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh:
This is strange; it is the first time we have heard of it. It is obligatory that he change this name, because it has no correct meaning.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says:
The Shaykh:
His intention is "upon Allah," as they say "upon Allah," meaning "upon Allah we rely," even though this is not a known name.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Instead of saying 'Abdullah, or 'Abd al-Rahman, or 'Abd al-'Aziz, or 'Abd al-Karim, he says 'Ala Allah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 30/30 شرح العقيدة السفارينية / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (3:58)
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