Tracing lineage to the grandfather
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Fatwa No. ( 10584 )
Q: I was named 'Abd al-Din, after my grandfather, and I am nineteen years old. I have found some people objecting to this name, and I myself am also doubtful about it, but I have not found a comprehensive solution for informing my father and grandfather. Is it permissible for a person to be named 'Abd al-Din? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
A: It is not permissible to be named 'Abd al-Din, and you must strive to change this name, either to 'Abd al-Rahman, or 'Abd Allah, or any other of the prescribed names. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: I was named 'Abd al-Din, after my grandfather, and I am nineteen years old. I have found some people objecting to this name, and I myself am also doubtful about it, but I have not found a comprehensive solution for informing my father and grandfather. Is it permissible for a person to be named 'Abd al-Din? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
A: It is not permissible to be named 'Abd al-Din, and you must strive to change this name, either to 'Abd al-Rahman, or 'Abd Allah, or any other of the prescribed names. 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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