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Mu'adh is an Arabic name meaning 'protected' or 'one who is guarded by Allah'. The name is most famously associated with Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and was appointed by the Prophet as a judge (qadi) for Yemen. The Prophet described him as the most knowledgeable of the Ummah in matters of halal and haram. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being under divine protection and being safeguarded from harm.
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Mu'adh
Mu'adh is an Arabic name meaning 'protected' or 'one who is guarded by Allah'. The name is most famously associated with Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and was appointed by the Prophet as a judge (qadi) for Yemen. The Prophet described him as the most knowledgeable of the Ummah in matters of halal and haram. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being under divine protection and being safeguarded from harm.
معاذ
معاذ عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'محفوظ' یا 'اللہ کی پناہ میں'۔ یہ نام معاذ بن جبل سے مشہور ہے، جو نبی کریم کے جلیل القدر صحابی تھے۔ وہ اسلامی فقہ میں اپنے گہرے علم کے لیے مشہور تھے اور انہیں نبی کریم نے یمن کا قاضی مقرر کیا تھا۔
مُعَاذ
معاذ اسم عربي يعني 'المعاذ' أو 'المحفوظ من قبل الله'. يرتبط الاسم بمعاذ بن جبل، أحد صحابة النبي محمد البارزين. عُرف بعمق معرفته بالفقه الإسلامي، وعينه النبي قاضياً على اليمن.
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A distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad, known for his deep knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence. The Prophet appointed him as a judge (qadi) for Yemen and described him as the most knowledgeable of the Ummah in matters of halal and haram.
Era: 7th century CE
Companion of Prophet Muhammad, renowned scholar of Islamic jurisprudence.
Mu'adh is the name of a respected companion of the Prophet, making it a permissible and highly honorable name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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