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What is the ruling on being named "Al-Mu'tasim bi Hablillah (One who holds fast to the the Rope of God)" and the like?

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Naming oneself with a name added to one of Allah's names that does not imply servitude (such as: Al-Mu'tasim Billah) is disliked due to the self-praise it contains.

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