What is the ruling on naming a child "Jar Allah"?
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There is no objection to naming a child "Jarullah" (Neighbor/Protegé of Allah) because the meaning of "in Allah's neighborhood" signifies His abode of honor, or it means: may Allah grant him protection.
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