Naming with 'Abd al-Shahid
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Fatwa number ( 4625 )
Q: Is it permissible to name someone 'Abd al-Shahid or not?
A: It is permissible to name someone 'Abd al-Shahid, and there is no blame in that, if Allah wills, for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is described and named as al-Shahid, as the numerous Qur'anic texts indicate.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
Q: Is it permissible to name someone 'Abd al-Shahid or not?
A: It is permissible to name someone 'Abd al-Shahid, and there is no blame in that, if Allah wills, for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is described and named as al-Shahid, as the numerous Qur'anic texts indicate.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
Source
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