Is it permissible to name a daughter after her deceased sister?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in naming a newborn after a deceased sibling. Sheikh Ibn Baz was asked about this matter and he replied that "there is no harm in naming a newborn after his deceased brother."
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