What is the ruling on being named with names such as "Rahmah" (Mercy), "Ayah" (Sign/Verse), "Furqan" (Criterion), "Himmah" (Determination/Aspiration), "Bayan" (Clarity/Statement), "Tuqa" (Piety), and "Mu'ayyid Billah" (Supported by Allah), with the hope of receiving their blessings?
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The names "Rahma" (Mercy), "Aya" (Sign/Verse), and "Himma" (Diligence/High Resolve) are recommended due to their permissibility. The name "Furqan" (Criterion) is disliked because it is the name of a from the Quran. Scholars differed on the name "Bayan" (Clarification/Eloquence), with two opinions: dislike and permissibility, the latter being closer to the correct view. The names "Tuqa" (Piety) and "Al-Mu'ayyad Billah" (Supported by Allah) are disliked due to the self-praise they imply.
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