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Is it permissible to add an article to the Most Beautiful Names of Allah when translating them in the nominative case, knowing that some say it is impermissible to add anything except in the accusative case (object), as a linguistic rule?

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It is permissible to translate the meanings of Quranic verses, prophetic hadiths, and the names and attributes of Allah, provided that the translator is knowledgeable in both languages, trustworthy in their transmission, familiar with the Sharia, and adheres to the creed of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah. There is no harm in adding to the names of Allah in the target language if it leads to conveying the meaning befitting Allah. It is advisable to read the books of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah specialized in this field before embarking on translation.

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