Are all occurrences of the word "Dhu" (Possessor/Owner) when referring to Allah Almighty considered among His Names, such as: Dhu al-Fadl (Possessor of Bounty), Dhu al-Ma'arij (Possessor of the Ascending Ways), Dhu al-Tawl (Possessor of Abundance), Dhu al-Jalal wa al-Ikram (Possessor of Majesty and Honor)?
Some scholars have counted among the Beautiful Names of Allah the compound names, such as: Dhul-Quwwah (Possessor of Strength), Ghafir adh-Dhanb (Forgiver of Sin), Qabil at-Tawb (Acceptor of Repentance), Shadeed al-Iqab (Severe in Punishment), Dhul-Tawl (Possessor of Bounty), Rafee' ad-Darajat (Elevator of Ranks). Ibn Taymiyyah said: Among the Beautiful Names of Allah that are not included in the ninety-nine are: As-Subbuh (The Glorified) and Ash-Shafi (The Healer), as well as His compound names, such as: Arham ar-Rahimin (Most Merciful of the Merciful), Khair al-Ghafireen (Best of Forgivers), Rabb al-Alamin (Lord of the Worlds), Malik Yawm ad-Deen (Master of the Day of Judgment), Ahsan al-Khaliqin (Best of Creators), Jami' an-Nas li-Yawmin la Rayba fihi (Gatherer of Mankind for a Day about which there is no doubt), and Muqallib al-Quloob (Turner of Hearts).
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