What is the ruling on naming oneself with opposing names, such as 'Abd al-Awwal, for example?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it permissible to name oneself with opposing names, such as 'Abd al-Awwal or 'Abd al-Batin?
Answer:
Yes. This is permissible. It is permissible. Al-Awwal is among the names of Allah, and the rest are among the names of Allah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it permissible to name oneself with opposing names, such as 'Abd al-Awwal or 'Abd al-Batin?
Answer:
Yes. This is permissible. It is permissible. Al-Awwal is among the names of Allah, and the rest are among the names of Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم التسمي بالأسماء المتقابلة، كعبد الأول مثلا؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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