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No. 1,484 in Arabic

الخليل

"الخليل" means "the close friend" or "the companion."

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  • زار أحمد الخليل لتعلم المزيد عن الحضارة الإسلامية.

    Ahmed visited Al-Khalil to learn more about Islamic civilization.

    Here, الخليل refers to the Palestinian city of Al-Khalil (Hebron), indicating a place name.

  • اعتبر إبراهيم عليه السلام الخليل بسبب قربه من الله.

    Abraham, peace be upon him, is considered 'Al-Khalil' because of his closeness to God.

    Here, الخليل refers to Prophet Abraham, indicating the nickname derived from his special relationship with God, meaning 'the close friend'.

  • يتصف الخليل بالولاء والإخلاص في علاقاته.

    The close friend is characterized by loyalty and sincerity in their relationships.

    Here, الخليل refers to a close friend in general, indicating the linguistic meaning of the word.

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