Is it permissible to name girls Maryam?
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The questioner:
In the previous lesson, the name of the church Maryam passed by us. Is it permissible to name girls with this name?
The Shaykh:
No, they are not to be named after the churches of the Christians. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says.
The Shaykh:
But Maryam is named after her, because Maryam was the close friend of the mother of Jesus (peace be upon him), and she was a believer and a close friend. As for Maryam, this is the name of a church, and it is not permissible. Yes.
In the previous lesson, the name of the church Maryam passed by us. Is it permissible to name girls with this name?
The Shaykh:
No, they are not to be named after the churches of the Christians. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says.
The Shaykh:
But Maryam is named after her, because Maryam was the close friend of the mother of Jesus (peace be upon him), and she was a believer and a close friend. As for Maryam, this is the name of a church, and it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز تسمية البنات بـ مارية؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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