What is the ruling on naming a newborn "Abdul Ilah"?
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There is no objection to naming a newborn "Abdul-Ilah" (Servant of the Deity), because "Al-Ilah" (The Deity) is worthy of worship, and naming with it is a , though it is not like the majestic name "Allah" due to its distinctiveness. The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.
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