The ruling on naming a child after his deceased brother
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Question:
What is the ruling on naming a child after his deceased brother?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with naming him after his brother, or after his father, or after his grandfather. The matter of names is broad, but one should choose a good name for the child, because this has a positive effect on the child. A good name has a positive effect on the one who is named. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The names most beloved to Allah are 'Abdullah and 'Abd al-Rahman." One should choose a good name for the child. Yes.
What is the ruling on naming a child after his deceased brother?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with naming him after his brother, or after his father, or after his grandfather. The matter of names is broad, but one should choose a good name for the child, because this has a positive effect on the child. A good name has a positive effect on the one who is named. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The names most beloved to Allah are 'Abdullah and 'Abd al-Rahman." One should choose a good name for the child. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم تسمية الطفل باسم أخيه المتوفى - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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