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Is a Muslim named "Abdul-Naseer," "Abdul-Nabi," "Abdul-Rasul," "Abdul-Nasser," or "Abdul-Ilah" eligible to receive Zakat?

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Naming "Abd An-Nasir" (Servant of the Helper) and "Abd Al-Ilah" (Servant of God) is permissible because these are among the beautiful names of Allah. However, naming "Abd An-Nabi" (Servant of the Prophet) or "Abd Ar-Rasul" (Servant of the Messenger) or any other name that entails servitude to other than Allah is not permissible. One who intentionally names with such a name is sinful and must repent and change the name. If one named with such a name out of ignorance, there is no sin upon him, for Allah says: "And there is no blame upon you for that in which you have erred, but [only for] what your hearts intended. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful."

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