Is "Ahad" in "Say: He is Allah, [the] One" an attribute of Allah, while "Ahad" in "Nor has any equivalent to Him" is a noun, and can creation be named with the names of Allah that do not apply to them?
The meaning of "Ahad" in His Almighty's saying: (Say: He is Allah, Ahad) is the One who has no peer and no likeness. And the meaning of "nor was there to Him any equivalent" is that there is none like Him or similar to Him in His names, attributes, and actions. The reason for the revelation of Surat Al- was the polytheists' question to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, about the lineage of his Lord. It is not permissible to name anyone among people with the name "Ahad"; because this word is not used in affirmation except for Allah, the Almighty and Majestic. As for names shared between the Creator and the created, it is permissible to use them.
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