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What is the ruling on naming horses after the prophets?

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Question:
The questioner says: Some horse owners name their horses after the prophets. Is this permissible, such as naming a horse Noah or something else?

Answer:
Naming an animal after a prophet is not permissible; it is forbidden. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم تسمية الخيول بأسماء الأنبياء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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