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What is the ruling on naming boats after the Most Beautiful Names of Allah, such as "Al-Qahir" (The Subduer)?

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Naming with the names of Allah the Almighty is permissible or not permissible: 1. Permissible: If the name carries a common meaning, such as "Aziz" (Mighty) or "Kareem" (Generous), with the belief that Allah's attribute befits Him and the creature's attribute befits it. 2. Not permissible: If the name is defined with "Al" (the definite article), such as "Al-Aziz" (The Mighty) or "Al-Kareem" (The Generous), unless it is applied as a description.

Based on this, naming a boat "Al-Qahir Al-Khamis" (The Fifth Conqueror) is not permissible and is considered deviation concerning the names of Allah, as Allah the Almighty said: ﴿And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave those who deviate concerning His names.﴾ [Al-A'raf: 180].

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