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What is the ruling on the name "Muti' Allah" (Obedient to Allah), and is it one of the names of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him? And what is the ruling on wiping over socks, and is it better than washing?

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The name "Muti'ullah" (Obedient to Allah) is permissible because it is a good name with no prohibitions, and there is no report that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was named by it. Wiping over socks is permissible, and the view of the majority of scholars is that washing the feet is better, while the Hanbalis consider wiping to be better since it is a concession.

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