Is it permissible to be named "Ruhullah" (Spirit of God) and "Rahmatullah" (Mercy of God) in Islam, or should these names be changed?
Naming oneself "Ruhullah" (Spirit of Allah) is not permissible and must be changed, whereas naming oneself "Rahmatullah" (Mercy of Allah) is not objectionable, as one might indeed be a mercy.
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