Is the father justified in naming his son after his grandfather, or is the son justified in choosing another name for the newborn?
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There is no objection to naming a newborn "Rahim." While it is preferable to obey the father in naming, the son does not sin by disobeying him, as he has a greater right to name his child. It is advisable to try to satisfy the father, even by naming the son "Abd Al-Rahim."
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