Changing the name of the town
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The first question of Fatwa number ( 16505 )
Q 1: I live in a village named ( Deir al-Janadil ), and the word (Deir) is Christian. It is obvious to the listener that they would assume it is Christian, knowing that Christians do not exceed 10%. Do the people of the village sin by keeping this name?
A 1 : It is not obligatory to change the name of the town called (Deir al-Janadil); because it is a previous name by which it was known. However, naming something with such a name initially is not permissible. The rule is: it is permissible to continue what is not permissible to initiate. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: I live in a village named ( Deir al-Janadil ), and the word (Deir) is Christian. It is obvious to the listener that they would assume it is Christian, knowing that Christians do not exceed 10%. Do the people of the village sin by keeping this name?
A 1 : It is not obligatory to change the name of the town called (Deir al-Janadil); because it is a previous name by which it was known. However, naming something with such a name initially is not permissible. The rule is: it is permissible to continue what is not permissible to initiate. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Source
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