What is the ruling on naming a child Abbar, Khalud, Malak, or Afnan?
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The questioner : There are names you ask about, O Shaykh, such as Khalud and Abbar.
The Shaykh : No. As for Abbar, it is not permissible to name a child with it, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the name Bara. As for Khalud, there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : Malak and Afna.
The Shaykh : Afnan is fine.
The questioner : And Malak.
The Shaykh : Malik is not permissible to name a child with.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe, and thank you to the sister who asked.
The Shaykh : No. As for Abbar, it is not permissible to name a child with it, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the name Bara. As for Khalud, there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : Malak and Afna.
The Shaykh : Afnan is fine.
The questioner : And Malak.
The Shaykh : Malik is not permissible to name a child with.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe, and thank you to the sister who asked.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2635- ما حكم التسمي بأبرار وخلود ملاك وأفنان/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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